Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Training

Colets Health & Fitness; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership at Colets Health and F

Paid Birthday leave

Paid sickness leave

Paid lunch break included

Ride to work scheme

Hair & beauty discount

Discounted food & drink

Childcare discount

Fully paid childcare qualifications

Job summary

Colets Nursery, part of Colets Health & Fitness, is seeking a bank-style kitchen assistant to support meals, snacks and overall kitchen cleanliness in a not-for-profit nursery.

You will follow dietary requirements, help with food safety and hygiene, and assist with room covers as needed. DBS check and references are required; training is provided to ensure high-quality service for children.

Qualifications

• Motivated, friendly, and approachable.
• Can-do attitude with the ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Experience in the kitchen is preferred, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive meals from the catering service according to dietary needs and prepare healthy snacks.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised environment in the nursery kitchen and surroundings.
• Support safeguarding by following allergy documentation and reporting concerns to the Nursery Management.
• Follow food hygiene regulations and handle food safely, including daily deliveries and temperature checks.
• Cover in rooms at lunch breaks and provide flexible support as needed.

Job description

Colets Nursery, part of Colets Health & Fitness, is seeking a bank-style kitchen assistant to support meals, snacks and overall kitchen cleanliness in a not-for-profit nursery.

You will follow dietary requirements, help with food safety and hygiene, and assist with room covers as needed. DBS check and references are required; training is provided to ensure high-quality service for children.