Part-Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant - Healthy Eats for Kids

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; The Green; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

From £14.15 per hour

Childcare discount of 40% for first ch

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Career development programme access

Shift options: 20 hours over 4 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for the Eltham Green Nursery, London. The role is part-time, 8:00-13:00, Monday to Thursday, supporting the Chef with meal prep and kitchen safety.

Applicants should have cooking experience, a passion for healthy eating, and knowledge of dietary requirements. Food Safety L2 or higher is required on day one, with DBS checks standard for safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and communicate them clearly.
• Good communication with colleagues, children and parents.
• Capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing age-appropriate meals for all children.
• Ensure minimal waste and kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• In the Chef's absence, run the kitchen and cater for dietary requirements.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Dietary requirements

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Nutrition passion

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for the Eltham Green Nursery, London. The role is part-time, 8:00-13:00, Monday to Thursday, supporting the Chef with meal prep and kitchen safety.

Applicants should have cooking experience, a passion for healthy eating, and knowledge of dietary requirements. Food Safety L2 or higher is required on day one, with DBS checks standard for safeguarding.