Part-Time Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals for Nursery

Shooting Stars; Brandwood End; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Supportive team

Training and development

Make a difference to children

Job summary

Shooting Stars Nurseries in Kings Norton is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to help prepare healthy meals for children aged 0-5. You will work around 11:00am–2:00pm, 15 hours per week, alongside the Nursery Cook to ensure food safety and high standards of cleanliness.

Experience in a kitchen or food service role is welcome, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving meals, handling special dietary needs and maintaining kitchen and dining areas to a safe, hygienic standard.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, catering environment or food preparation role.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within nursery settings, schools, care homes, hospitals or healthcare environments.
• Candidates who would feel confident supporting or covering the Nursery Cook during annual leave or absence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Cook with the preparation and serving of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Assisting with special dietary requirements and food allergy procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of food presentation and food safety.
• Helping ensure children's nutritional needs are met.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Stock rotation and stock checks.
• Receiving and storing deliveries correctly.
• Supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Following all food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Supporting housekeeping duties within the nursery.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Job description

Shooting Stars Nurseries in Kings Norton is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to help prepare healthy meals for children aged 0-5. You will work around 11:00am–2:00pm, 15 hours per week, alongside the Nursery Cook to ensure food safety and high standards of cleanliness.

Experience in a kitchen or food service role is welcome, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving meals, handling special dietary needs and maintaining kitchen and dining areas to a safe, hygienic standard.