Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Safe Prep

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Additional leave option

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. Fulbourn Day Nursery and Preschool in Fulbourn, Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for all children, with minimal waste, and ensure the kitchen remains clean and safe.

The role is full-time, 9-6pm, Monday to Friday. You will need prior cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, knowledge of dietary requirements (including allergies), Food Safety Level 2 or

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Passion for nutrition and promoting healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, including allergies.
• Food Safety Level 2 (CIEH) or equivalent required on day 1.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals with minimal waste.
• In Chef's absence, run the kitchen and ensure dietary needs are communicated to teams.

Skills

Communication

Nutrition passion

Dietary requirements knowledge

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (CIEH)

Job description

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. Fulbourn Day Nursery and Preschool in Fulbourn, Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for all children, with minimal waste, and ensure the kitchen remains clean and safe.

The role is full-time, 9-6pm, Monday to Friday. You will need prior cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, knowledge of dietary requirements (including allergies), Food Safety Level 2 or