Part-Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant – Nourishing Little Ones

MP Training and Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave option

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals, minimising waste and keeping the kitchen clean and safe in Witney. You should have cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, knowledge of dietary requirements (including allergies) and Food Safety Level 2.

The role runs 09:00–14:30, Monday to Friday. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide ongoing training, a DBS check, and access to

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH.
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment.
• In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition focus

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food Safety Level 2

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH Level 2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate meals, minimising waste and keeping the kitchen clean and safe in Witney. You should have cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, knowledge of dietary requirements (including allergies) and Food Safety Level 2.

The role runs 09:00–14:30, Monday to Friday. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide ongoing training, a DBS check, and access to