Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Action-For-Children; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays (pro rata)

Staff discounts portal

Salaried finance advice

Childcare discount 60%

Up to 3 days dependency leave

Maternity, adoption, and paternity pay

Pension with up to 7% employer contrib

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a Nursery Kitchen Assistant for our Sandwich, Kent nursery. You will support meal planning, food prep, and serving healthy meals for young children, while managing stock and ensuring high hygiene standards.

A pro rata annual salary is offered for part-time hours, with opportunities for training and benefits included. Ideal candidates have catering experience, stock-management skills, and knowledge of healthy eating.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate with catering experience and stock management.
• Knowledge of healthy eating and balanced menus.
• Excellent organisational skills and hygiene awareness.
• Willingness to work towards a recognised food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning meals and preparation for children.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks, lunch and tea.
• Check food orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Manage stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Keep kitchen clean and equipment maintained.

Skills

Catering experience

Stock management

Healthy eating knowledge

Organisational skills

Food hygiene cert (towards)

Education

Food hygiene certificate (level 2/3)

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a Nursery Kitchen Assistant for our Sandwich, Kent nursery. You will support meal planning, food prep, and serving healthy meals for young children, while managing stock and ensuring high hygiene standards.

A pro rata annual salary is offered for part-time hours, with opportunities for training and benefits included. Ideal candidates have catering experience, stock-management skills, and knowledge of healthy eating.