Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Kindred Nurseries; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Structured working hours

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals for children and to help maintain a tidy, safe kitchen in our Huntingdon nursery.

This 35-hour-a-week role offers structured hours and requires Level 2 Food Hygiene, or willingness to complete it during induction. You will collaborate with families and colleagues to promote healthy eating and high standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required or willingness to complete during induction.
• Experience in a nursery, childcare or catering setting desirable.
• Ability to follow safety and hygiene policies.
• Good communication with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursery Chef with preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks.
• Support dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with Safer Food Better Business guidance and COSHH.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with Kindred policies.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report when stock requires replenishing.
• Carry out laundry duties and support day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Cover aspects of the Nursery Chef role during planned absences where appropriate.
• Support practitioner lunch cover when required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences.
• Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and company policies at all times.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking support

Meal prep

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals for children and to help maintain a tidy, safe kitchen in our Huntingdon nursery.

This 35-hour-a-week role offers structured hours and requires Level 2 Food Hygiene, or willingness to complete it during induction. You will collaborate with families and colleagues to promote healthy eating and high standards of cleanliness.