Part-Time Early Years Kitchen Assistant — Healthy Meals

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Wembley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays + Xmas

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including GP access

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing meals for children, keeping wastage low and the kitchen clean and safe. When the Chef is absent, you will run the kitchen and ensure all dietary requirements are communicated to teams.

A Food Safety L2 or above and COSHH knowledge are required, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Food safety qualification required on day 1.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ability to handle dietary requirements.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and minimise wastage.
• In Chef's absence, run the kitchen and communicate dietary needs to teams.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing meals for children, keeping wastage low and the kitchen clean and safe. When the Chef is absent, you will run the kitchen and ensure all dietary requirements are communicated to teams.

A Food Safety L2 or above and COSHH knowledge are required, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.