Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Clean Kitchen, Happy Meals

The-Learning-Experience-UK; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Paid overtime and sick days

Paid birthday leave and paid staff

Paid training programs

Medical Cashback Plan - SimplyHealth

Discounts and perks - Perkbox

22 days annual leave plus bank terms

Job summary

The Learning Experience UK is hiring a Nursery Kitchen Assistant to maintain high hygiene standards across the nursery and assist the Chef with meal service. You will help with food preparation and ensure a clean, safe environment for children and staff.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, good time management, and solid communication skills. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and knowledge of food safety regulations or a willingness to train is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Good time management to complete tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with colleagues and parents.
• Previous experience in a kitchen assistant role is preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations, or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef during meal service by assisting with food preparation and delivering meals to the rooms.
• Wash and sanitise kitchenware, including dishes, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with nursery policies.
• Support the safe storage of food and kitchen supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Kitchen experience (preferred)

Food hygiene knowledge or willingness

Job description

The Learning Experience UK is hiring a Nursery Kitchen Assistant to maintain high hygiene standards across the nursery and assist the Chef with meal service. You will help with food preparation and ensure a clean, safe environment for children and staff.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, good time management, and solid communication skills. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and knowledge of food safety regulations or a willingness to train is expected.