Nutrition‑Driven Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave purchase

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Shift options 20h/4d

Job summary

Bright Horizons Heron Quays nursery in Canary Wharf, London is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for children, ensuring minimal wastage and a clean, safe kitchen. You will take responsibility when the Chef is away, accommodate dietary requirements, pass day-one Food Safety (CIEH L2) and COSHH knowledge, and collaborate with colleagues, children and parents.

Salary from £29,432 per annum; 20 hours over 4 days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, incl. allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above – day 1 in post.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Great communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals for all children.
• Minimise wastage and keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• In Chef's absence, run the kitchen and communicate dietary requirements clearly.

Skills

Culinary experience

Nutrition awareness

Dietary requirements knowledge

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety Certification (CIEH L2)

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Bright Horizons Heron Quays nursery in Canary Wharf, London is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for children, ensuring minimal wastage and a clean, safe kitchen. You will take responsibility when the Chef is away, accommodate dietary requirements, pass day-one Food Safety (CIEH L2) and COSHH knowledge, and collaborate with colleagues, children and parents.

Salary from £29,432 per annum; 20 hours over 4 days.