Kitchen Assistant

• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.  
• Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages. 
• Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences. 
• Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs. 
• Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard. 
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat. 

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen. 
• Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs. 
• A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held). 
• A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families. 
• A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals. 
• A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible. 
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times. 
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook. 
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude! 
• A love for customer service.

• Competitive salary – £26,437 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure. 
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

• Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off! 
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness. 
• And much, much more!

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