Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Meals & Career Growth

N Family Club; Godalming; Hybrid; 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 x

Development fund £100

Family-friendly leave

40% childcare discount

Loyalty rewards schemes

Referral scheme up to £1000

Job summary

N Family Club in Godalming, Surrey, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children and staff. You’ll help create nutritious menus, handle dietary needs, and maintain kitchen hygiene while building strong links with families.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities. A positive team environment and career growth are offered within the UK’s leading early-years

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen.
• Experience catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
• Food Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 during induction if not held).
• Passion for food creativity and working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh, nutritious meals for children and team daily.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional needs and follow food safety guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, cleaning schedules and safety logs.
• Order supplies and manage stock to keep kitchen running smoothly.
• Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build relationships with parents to reassure them about school meals.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

Cooking under time pressure

Customer service

Food presentation

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene NVQ Level 2

Job description

N Family Club in Godalming, Surrey, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for children and staff. You’ll help create nutritious menus, handle dietary needs, and maintain kitchen hygiene while building strong links with families.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities. A positive team environment and career growth are offered within the UK’s leading early-years