Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Safe Kitchen

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

24/7 virtual GP

Early access to wages

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant in Dartford, Kent. You will assist the Chef, prepare meals for children, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen with attention to dietary needs and allergies.

Role requires Food Safety (CIEH L2+) or equivalent and COSHH knowledge, with an enhanced DBS check as part of safer recruitment. Benefits include generous annual leave and pensions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, children and parents.
• Strong understanding of dietary requirements and allergies.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals.
• In the Chef's absence, run the kitchen and ensure safe, clean environment.
• Communicate dietary requirements clearly to teams and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Dietary requirements

Nutrition passion

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety (CIEH L2+ or equivalent)

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant in Dartford, Kent. You will assist the Chef, prepare meals for children, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen with attention to dietary needs and allergies.

Role requires Food Safety (CIEH L2+) or equivalent and COSHH knowledge, with an enhanced DBS check as part of safer recruitment. Benefits include generous annual leave and pensions.