Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Growth

Happy Days Nurseries; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

20 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Additional day for personal occasion

Funded DBS Update Service

Funded Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 with counselling

SPARK App health & wellbeing

Long Service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year-round. You’ll support our Chef with daily meal preparation for all children, adapting to dietary needs and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

You’ll be part of a caring culture that values wellbeing, training, and work-life balance, with benefits including pension, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, and DBS/Blue Light Card support.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking healthy meals for children.
• Knowledge of healthy eating programmes for children.
• Willingness to support nursery team to achieve best outcomes.
• Full training provided including Food Hygiene certificate if needed.
• Ability to work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to weekly menus for all children.
• Provide alternatives for dietary needs as required.
• Assist Chef in delivering food to nursery rooms safely.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, including washing up after service.
• Assist in the 'Let’s Cook' programme with children and liaise with staff.
• Cover the Chef during periods of absence and manage cooking duties when needed.

Skills

Healthy eating for children

Team support

Communication

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year-round. You’ll support our Chef with daily meal preparation for all children, adapting to dietary needs and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

You’ll be part of a caring culture that values wellbeing, training, and work-life balance, with benefits including pension, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, and DBS/Blue Light Card support.