Part-Time Early Years Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Kids Meals

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Maidenbower; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Bright Horizons Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for a part‑time role (20–25 hours/week). The salary starts from £26,662.20 per annum (pro‑rata) and the role runs around lunchtimes from Mon to Fri, with a sample shift like 9:30am–2:30pm. Based in Crawley, the post supports the chef with meals for children.

You will ensure dietary requirements are catered for, maintain hygiene standards, and help deliver nutritious meals in a caring nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role within domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies.
• Good communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Food safety knowledge and COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with preparation and cooking of age‑appropriate meals.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen area.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and cover when needed.

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for a part‑time role (20–25 hours/week). The salary starts from £26,662.20 per annum (pro‑rata) and the role runs around lunchtimes from Mon to Fri, with a sample shift like 9:30am–2:30pm. Based in Crawley, the post supports the chef with meals for children.

You will ensure dietary requirements are catered for, maintain hygiene standards, and help deliver nutritious meals in a caring nursery setting.