Part-Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Healthy Meals

MP Training and Recruitment; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Tudor House in Burgess Hill is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for all children, keeping wastage low and the kitchen clean and safe.

This part-time role (25 hours a week) offers a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, a pension, wellbeing benefits, and professional development access. DBS check required and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking in domestic or commercial settings.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Food Safety Level 2 or higher required on day 1.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Excellent communication with staff, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals.
• Minimise wastage and keep kitchen clean and safe.
• Run the kitchen in the Chef's absence and communicate dietary needs.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Nutrition awareness

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food safety (CIEH L2+)

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Tudor House in Burgess Hill is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant. You will support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals for all children, keeping wastage low and the kitchen clean and safe.

This part-time role (25 hours a week) offers a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, a pension, wellbeing benefits, and professional development access. DBS check required and safeguarding is essential.