Wholesome Kitchen Assistant for Kids | Part-Time 22.5h

Childbase Partnership; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days pro‑rata + bank

Additional 20 paid days via RewardDays

Childcare savings up to 40%

Partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Employee‑owned with dividend

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to prepare wholesome meals for up to 115 children daily at Windermere Day Nursery and other sites. You will work Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:30, 22.5 hours per week, with a pro‑rata salary of £25,096.50 per year and £12.87 per hour.

You’ll contribute to a 5‑star hygiene culture, support safeguarding, and collaborate with the Nursery Cook to ensure consistent, high‑quality meals and real teamwork across our nursery family.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about preparing wholesome, healthy meals and have professional catering experience.
• Knowledge of COSHH, allergens and manual handling for kitchen hygiene.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the well‑being of every child.
• Collaborative approach with the Nursery Cook to promote healthy eating and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for up to 115 children using a set-menu.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and follow COSHH and safety guidelines.
• Support the Nursery Cook and resume food prep in their absence.
• Contribute to safe food handling and accurate portioning and labeling.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

COSHH

Safeguarding

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to prepare wholesome meals for up to 115 children daily at Windermere Day Nursery and other sites. You will work Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:30, 22.5 hours per week, with a pro‑rata salary of £25,096.50 per year and £12.87 per hour.

You’ll contribute to a 5‑star hygiene culture, support safeguarding, and collaborate with the Nursery Cook to ensure consistent, high‑quality meals and real teamwork across our nursery family.