Kitchen Assistant

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary At Childbase Partnership, we dont just offer jobs, we build careers. If youre passionate about preparing nutritious food and making a meaningful difference to young children every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The role Kitchen Assistant Youll support the preparation of fresh, healthy meals for up to 79 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years , helping to create positive food experiences that support early development.

Location:

Edwinstowe Day Nursery, Cambridge, CB2 7EB

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, 13:3018:00 Salary: £24,570 per annum (pro rata) | £12.60 per hour Why join Childbase Partnership? Weve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy (Edu Base), our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute . What youll receive Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave (pro rata), rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays
* Exceptional work-life balance:
Up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year, take them as leave or sell them back tax-free Outstanding childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees (or 40% grandparent discount) from day one Exclusive partner benefits:
Long-service awards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts Wellbeing support:
Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service

Career development :
Paid inset days, online learning and apprenticeships through our in-house academy

About us Employee-owned:
Every colleague is a partner with a voice and when we do well, you receive an annual tax-free dividend Number one:
Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes Community-focused:
Proud to have raised over £3.5 million for charity Environmentally responsible:
All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and operate using 100% renewable energy About you Youll thrive in this role if you are:
Passionate about nutritious food:
With professional catering experience, youll support the preparation of varied, balanced meals using fresh ingredients Detail-focused and safety conscious:
Your knowledge of COSHH, allergens, manual handling and food hygiene will help maintain our 5-star kitchen standards A safeguarding advocate:
Youll ensure every childs dietary and wellbeing needs are met A strong team player:
Working closely with the Nursery Cook, and taking full responsibility for food preparation in their absence, youll promote healthy eating and positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents Inclusion & next steps Were proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. Were committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments.

If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check .
* This nursery is open on May bank holidays. If Monday is a normal working day for you, you will be required to work, with paid time off awarded in lieu.