Part-Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant — Nourish Little Minds

Bright Horizons; Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool in Wootton, Northampton is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for children, with focus on portion control and waste minimisation.

This role requires a Food Safety qualification at Level 2 or higher on day 1, knowledge of COSHH, and strong communication with staff, children, and parents. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, domestic or commercial setting.
• Interest in nutrition and healthy eating.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with age-appropriate meals.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe with minimal waste.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to teams.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Dietary knowledge

Food Safety L2

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Bright Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool in Wootton, Northampton is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for children, with focus on portion control and waste minimisation.

This role requires a Food Safety qualification at Level 2 or higher on day 1, knowledge of COSHH, and strong communication with staff, children, and parents. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, with on-site parking.