Part-time Early Years Kitchen Assistant — Nourish Little Ones

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Eversley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in preparing meals for children and ensuring a clean, safe food-preparation area. The role requires attention to dietary needs and strict hygiene standards.

The right candidate will have prior cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, and knowledge of dietary allergies, with Food Safety Level 2 or higher to be completed on day one.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in domestic or commercial kitchens.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH Level 2 or above to be completed on day 1.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of age-appropriate meals for all children.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• In Chef's absence, run the kitchen and communicate dietary requirements to teams.

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Job description

Bright Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in preparing meals for children and ensuring a clean, safe food-preparation area. The role requires attention to dietary needs and strict hygiene standards.

The right candidate will have prior cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, and knowledge of dietary allergies, with Food Safety Level 2 or higher to be completed on day one.