Nursery Kitchen Assistant

The Old Station Nursery Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,845 - 21,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% staff discount on childcare

31 days holiday including bank holiday

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in Wolverhampton to support a busy child-focused kitchen. You will help prepare nutritious meals for children, assist with baking activities, and maintain a hygienic cooking environment.

Anaphylaxis awareness and a Food Hygiene certificate are preferred, and the role emphasizes care, drive, and commitment to child wellbeing within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Allergen awareness for kitchen operations.
• Certificate in food hygiene required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparing meals for children.
• Participate in activities like baking with children to support learning.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Allergen awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant

At ##teamname##, we’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £19,827.60 - £19,827.60 per Annum £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: 09.00am until 3.00pm - 6 hours per day - 30 hours per week

Location: ##teamaddressline1##, ##teamaddressline2##, ##teamcity##, ##teamcounty##, ##teampostcode##

What Your Role Involves

• Support the cook in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for the children.
• Engage in activities like baking with children to create memorable learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Previous experience of working with allergens
• A Food and Hygiene certificate
• Drive, passion and care for your work

About Our Nursery

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The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.