Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Nursery – Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £14.15 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Monday to Thursday - 11:00am to 2:00pm (12 hours a week approx.)Location – WD18 7HR
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 The Park Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our Benefits 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&CsThe Role 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.

What we’re looking for 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 COSHHGreat communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents

Ability to work under pressure

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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We look forward to receiving your application!