Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for its Livingston nursery. In this role, you will assist in food preparation, manage dietary requirements, and ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to the nutrition and well-being of children, with a competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role, preferably in a nursery or care home.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef in food preparation and cooking for children.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Take charge of kitchen operations in Chef's absence.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Livingston

Salary – £26,416 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Livingston

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Livingston nursery.

Our Benefits

• £26,416 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a nursery or care home
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG Check.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.