Nursery Kitchen Assistant – Nutritious Meals & Hygiene

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

Family-friendly leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Referral scheme

Discounts

Travel support

Socials & wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Whetstone, London, invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant to support a nursery kitchen team. You will help prepare nutritious meals for children and staff, while ensuring dietary needs are met and hygiene standards are upheld.

The role includes stock management, daily logs, and close collaboration with parents to discuss food choices. A genuine interest in cooking for families and long-term culinary goals is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or nursery kitchen.
• Experience catering for diverse dietary needs.
• NVQ Level 2+ in Food Preparation and Hygiene (Level 3 during induction if needed).
• Passion for food creativity and working with children and families.
• Interest in pursuing a long-term culinary career.
• Commitment to conscious food practices (recycling, minimizing waste).
• Ability to work quickly during busy service times.
• Positive, glass-half-full attitude.
• Driven with a 'make it happen' mindset.
• Love for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing fresh, nutritious meals daily for children and staff.
• Ensure meals meet age-appropriate nutrition and food-safety guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater for various dietary needs.
• Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for nursery staff.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork, cleaning schedules, and daily logs.
• Order supplies and manage stock for smooth operation.
• Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build positive relationships with parents about food choices.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Dietary catering

Food prep NVQ Level 2+

Food creativity

Customer service

Food waste reduction

Fast service

Positive attitude

Motivation

Long-term culinary career

Education

Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2

Job description

N Family Club in Whetstone, London, invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant to support a nursery kitchen team. You will help prepare nutritious meals for children and staff, while ensuring dietary needs are met and hygiene standards are upheld.

The role includes stock management, daily logs, and close collaboration with parents to discuss food choices. A genuine interest in cooking for families and long-term culinary goals is ideal.