Part-Time Early Years Kitchen Assistant — Healthy Meals

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Witney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and GP access

Career development programmes

T&Cs apply

Job summary

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant in Witney to support the Chef in preparing and cooking meals for all children, ensuring minimal waste, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, strong communication with staff, children and parents, and solid knowledge of dietary requirements. Food Safety Level 2 (or equivalent) must be achieved on day one, with COSHH awareness encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles in domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and promoting healthy eating.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Food Safety Level 2 (or equivalent) must be achieved on day 1.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Strong communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for all children with minimal waste.
• In the Chef's absence, run the kitchen and ensure dietary needs are communicated to teams.
• Keep kitchen clean and safe.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food Safety Level 2

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant in Witney to support the Chef in preparing and cooking meals for all children, ensuring minimal waste, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, strong communication with staff, children and parents, and solid knowledge of dietary requirements. Food Safety Level 2 (or equivalent) must be achieved on day one, with COSHH awareness encouraged.