Nursery Kitchen Assistant

RAF Association; Marham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced childcare discount

Healthcare cash back

Free access to virtual GP

Health and Stress Support

Gym discount

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus

Generous leave over Christmas

Group Associate Membership savings

Guaranteed transfer to another nursery

Travel/overnight expenses for other设置

Early informal interviews

Gala evenings to celebrate wins

Job summary

RAFAKidz Nursery at RAF Marham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team with meal preparation and service for 30 hours per week. You will help the cook, follow menus, and ensure all dietary requirements are met while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Applicants should hold a current Food Hygiene certificate and be prepared for a DBS check every three years. Experience in a busy catering environment and safeguarding awareness are desirable.

Qualifications

• Current Food Hygiene certificate is a requirement.
• DBS check on appointment and every three years thereafter.
• Experience in a busy catering environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in managing nursery kitchens and menus.
• Prepare and serve meals in line with dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness per Environmental Health requirements.
• Follow policies to safeguard children.
• Support food policies and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Food hygiene

Catering experience

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Nursery Kitchen Assistant
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Marham, Kings Lynn PE33 9NF
£13.21 per hour 30 hours per week
10.30 - 5pm Monday to Friday

• Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
• Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
• Free access to virtual GP
• Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
• Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
• Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
• Group Associate Membership - savings and discounts on household bills and more!
• Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
• Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
• First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews - let's get to know each other before arranging a visit
• Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!

About us

• Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
• Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
• Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards

RAFAKidz Marham is the newest addition to our RAFAKidz family and opened in September and is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 80 colleagues who support up to 335 children including our busy before and after school club. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. As part of the busy catering team, we would love to welcome a new colleague who can bring creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes. Ideally you will have previous experience within a busy catering environment.

The key responsibilities of the role include assisting the cook in the management of the nursery kitchens, food policies, organising, preparing, and serving nursery meals in accordance with the nursery menus and individual dietary requirements. You will be a good role model to the children, demonstrating patience and encouragement and take all the necessary steps to safeguard children by following policies and procedures in place. A current Food Hygiene certificate is a requirement for this role however we can provide training for the ideal candidate. Our Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation. Excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency would be highly desirable.

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities

Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying.