Nursery Kitchen Assistant - Walton

1 Tennis Close, Stompond Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1FN

Job Title: Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Location: 1 Tennis Close, Stompond Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1FN

Salary: Up to £25,396
Hours: 40 hours
Reports to: Nursery Chef/Catering Manager

• Be All In: You bring daily commitment to preparing nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and supporting the well‑being of children through safe and thoughtful food service.
• Come Together: You contribute through quiet but essential collaboration, working closely with the Nursery Chef and wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and a positive mealtime experience.
• Be Yourself: You demonstrate grounded self‑awareness, taking pride in your role, respecting dietary needs, and maintaining professionalism in a busy, child‑focused environment.
• Go Further: You show practical ambition by continuously improving kitchen routines, supporting innovation in menus, and stepping up to ensure consistency and quality in everything you do.

• Competitively reviewed salaries, annual increases and performance‑related bonuses.
• £500 referral bonus.

• Annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ.
• Daily lunches with a variety of options, completely free.

• Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes and 1‑to‑1 coaching to help you go further in your role.

• Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition through the Fennies Club, gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating length of service and “Be All Inspirit.”

• Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and well‑being support.
• Up to 33 days of annual leave.
• Childcare discounts available depending on your r.

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.