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Job summary
A leading nursery organization in Bromley is seeking an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing nutritious food for children. This role involves maintaining a safe kitchen environment and managing dietary requirements. Candidates should have a passion for nutrition and previous cooking experience. The position offers flexible hours and several benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a domestic or commercial cooking role.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of managing dietary requirements.
- Communication with colleagues, children, and parents.
Responsibilities
- Support the Chef in food preparation and cooking.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Manage dietary requirements and communicate them effectively.
Skills
Education
Nursery – Bright Horizons Bromley
Salary – £13.55 - £14.20 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Bromley, Kent
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Bromley setting working 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
- £13.55 - £14.20 per hour
- Childcare discount of 40% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
*Subject to T&Cs
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.
- 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
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please emaileurope.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.