Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Fresh, Healthy Meals

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Career coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation for children, ensure safe kitchen practices and cater to dietary needs. The role requires prior cooking experience, food safety knowledge and strong communication with staff and families.

The position is based in Haddenham, Bucks, with a 12:00–17:00 shift on four weekdays. Salary is £13.45 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, with benefits including childcare discount

Qualifications

• Food Safety L2+ or above required.
• COSHH knowledge required.
• Strong communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals.
• In the Chef's absence, run the kitchen and ensure hygiene and safety.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and parents.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen with minimal wastage.

Skills

Food Safety L2+

COSHH

Communication

Dietary requirements

Job description

Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation for children, ensure safe kitchen practices and cater to dietary needs. The role requires prior cooking experience, food safety knowledge and strong communication with staff and families.

The position is based in Haddenham, Bucks, with a 12:00–17:00 shift on four weekdays. Salary is £13.45 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, with benefits including childcare discount