Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Attraction Nurseries Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Welcome bonus for resources

Free uniform

DBS paid by employer

Training courses

Job summary

Avon Valley Nursery, part of the Attraction Nurseries family, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the nursery team at our Keynsham/Bristol setting. The role includes serving meals, keeping areas tidy, and upholding food hygiene standards in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate is organised, hardworking, and a strong team player who enjoys supporting staff during mealtimes and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with good organisation.
• Able to work as part of a busy nursery team.
• Willingness to follow hygiene and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks to children.
• Prepare and organise meal areas.
• Support with clearing, cleaning and resetting after mealtimes.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Organised

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Keynsham/Bristol
Hours: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Monday-Friday) x2 positions available!
Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm (Monday -Friday) x1 Position Available!
Salary: Starting From £26,436.80 per Annum

ABOUT US:

We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!

Avon Valley Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.

At our Sandhurst setting, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way

Our ethos says it all:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

That’s where you come in...

THE BENEFITS (The Stuff That Matters)

• Internal Qualification scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
• Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of
• volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
• 50% childcare discount
• Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
• 100 + training courses + SENCO
• £100 welcome bonus for resources
• Free uniform & DBS
• Referral bonuses up to £750
• Free family access to Avon Valley Wildlife Park

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a reliable, organised Kitchen Assistant to support our nursery team and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role is perfect if you:

• Like staying busy
• Take pride in keeping things clean and organised
• Enjoy being part of a team

T his role is all about supporting, serving, and keeping things running smoothly.

You’ll be responsible for:

Kitchen Support

• Serve meals and snacks to children
• Prepare and organise meal areas
• Support with clearing, cleaning, and resetting after mealtimes
• Always follow food hygiene and safety procedures

Housekeeping & Environment

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the nursery
• Clean and tidy rooms, communal areas, and kitchen spaces
• Support laundry, dishwashing, and general upkeep
• Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Supporting the Nursery Team

• Help staff during busy periods (especially mealtimes)
• Support routines and transitions where needed
• Work collaboratively with the team to keep the day running smoothly

Health & Safety

• Follow all health & safety and hygiene procedures
• Support infection control and cleaning routines
• Report any issues or concerns to the management team

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:

You are:

• Reliable and hardworking
• Organised and take pride in your work
• Happy to work in a busy environment
• A team player with a positive attitude

Bonus if you:

• Have experience in cleaning, kitchens, or childcare settings (not essential!)

And you read this thinking:

“This sounds perfect for me!”