Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Team Support

Toad Hall Nursery; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 и

Annual Christmas party for all Toad

toad hall staff

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Ottershaw is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join the busy kitchen team, supporting the Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals for children and to maintain high hygiene standards.

The role is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, year‑round, with occasional duties across other rooms as part of the nursery staff. DBS check will be required; benefits include a company bonus scheme and long service awards to celebrate loyalty.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a kitchen.
• Experience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipes.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Required)
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety standards is desirable
• Hardworking and organised team player

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Cook/Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children
• Ensuring that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation
• Following COSHH procedures
• Ensuring that children are served the correct food, being aware of allergies at all times
• Receiving and unloading food and equipment deliveries

Skills

Kitchen experience

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

Toad Hall Nursery in Ottershaw is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join the busy kitchen team, supporting the Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals for children and to maintain high hygiene standards.

The role is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, year‑round, with occasional duties across other rooms as part of the nursery staff. DBS check will be required; benefits include a company bonus scheme and long service awards to celebrate loyalty.