Nursery Kitchen Assistant & Childcare Support

Rascals Day Nurseries; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook while engaging with children. This role includes ensuring a nutritious diet, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting the childcare team. Candidates should have Level 2 Food Safety certification, understand children's needs, and have kitchen experience. This permanent position offers 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive pay of £12.26 per hour, creating a nurturing environment for children's growth.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering is essential.
• Experience in kitchen settings is preferred.
• Understanding of children's individual needs is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in daily kitchen operations.
• Cover cook's duties when absent.
• Provide nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Support childcare team in program delivery.
• Attend to the basic needs of all children.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Understanding of nutritional values

Experience in a kitchen setting

Understanding of children's needs

Ability to cater for large numbers

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Job description

A leading childcare provider in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook while engaging with children. This role includes ensuring a nutritious diet, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting the childcare team. Candidates should have Level 2 Food Safety certification, understand children's needs, and have kitchen experience. This permanent position offers 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive pay of £12.26 per hour, creating a nurturing environment for children's growth.