Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Fresh Meals & Team Support

N Family Club; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Referral scheme

Discounts

Travel support

Socials & Wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Twickenham, London, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Chef in preparing meals for children and staff. You will help create nutritious options and maintain kitchen hygiene.

You should have nursery or commercial kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs, and a Food Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or higher. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen.
• Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
• A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held).
• A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families.
• A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
• A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A 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

Dietary catering

Food creativity

Career goals

Sustainability

Fast-paced

Positive attitude

Customer service

Education

Food Hygiene NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3 during induction

Job description

N Family Club in Twickenham, London, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Chef in preparing meals for children and staff. You will help create nutritious options and maintain kitchen hygiene.

You should have nursery or commercial kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs, and a Food Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or higher. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.