Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Cook, Create & Care

N Family Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to £750

35 days holiday including Me day and 1

Development fund £100 annual learning

Family-friendly leave after 2 years

Childcare discount 40%

Travel support and cycle-to-work

Annual socials & wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Harborne, Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Nursery Operations team. You will assist in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met and food safety standards are observed. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Join us to contribute to our caring, curriculum-led nursery environment and grow with a team dedicated to high-quality early-years education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen.
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs.
• NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation & Hygiene (Level 3 during induction if not held).
• Passion for food creativity and working with children and families.
• Interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
• Willingness to adopt conscious practices like recycling and minimizing food waste.
• Ability to work quickly during busy service times.
• Positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.
• Love for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.
• Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages.
• Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5‑star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Nursery kitchen

Dietary needs catering

Food safety

NVQ Level 2 (Hygiene)

Customer service

Food preparation

Quick service

Education

Food Preparation & Hygiene NVQ Level 2

Job description

N Family Club in Harborne, Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Nursery Operations team. You will assist in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met and food safety standards are observed. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Join us to contribute to our caring, curriculum-led nursery environment and grow with a team dedicated to high-quality early-years education.