Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Nourish Little Minds Daily

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

35 days holiday

Job summary

N Family Club in Hackney Downs, London, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children and staff. You will help create healthy menus, follow food safety guidelines, and cater to diverse dietary needs.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and a genuine passion for working with families in a dynamic nursery setting. Join a vibrant Nursery Operations team in a full-time post with ongoing development opportunities, competitive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen.
• Experience catering to a diverse range of dietary needs.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Hygiene (Level 3 during induction if not held).
• Passion for food creativity and working with children and families.
• Interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
• Willingness to adopt conscious food practices and minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty meals for children and team daily.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional needs and follow food safety guidelines.
• Cater to different dietary needs for all ages.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for nursery team.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, cleaning schedules, and safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and keep kitchen running smoothly.
• Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build professional relationships with parents over meals.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Dietary needs catering

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Hygiene

Job description

N Family Club in Hackney Downs, London, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children and staff. You will help create healthy menus, follow food safety guidelines, and cater to diverse dietary needs.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and a genuine passion for working with families in a dynamic nursery setting. Join a vibrant Nursery Operations team in a full-time post with ongoing development opportunities, competitive