Kitchen Assistant (Full Time)

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Kitchen Assistant to join our team and support the daily preparation of healthy, balanced meals for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing nutritious food, understand dietary needs, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare fresh, balanced meals and snacks each day, tailored to the dietary and cultural needs of children, including those with allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Support the Lead Chef with meal planning and the development of rotating menus.
• Serve food in an age-appropriate manner, ensuring the correct meals are given to children with allergies.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times, in line with Environmental Health and Ofsted requirements.
• Ensure correct stock rotation, monitor food supplies, and order stock as needed.
• Keep accurate food safety and hygiene records in line with regulations.
• Liaise with the childcare team about food for activities, special events, and dietary needs.
• Wash up and clean kitchen equipment daily, including fridges, microwaves and cupboards.
• Attend quarterly staff meetings and occasional open days or events as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, is preffered but not essential.
• Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting preferred.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and welcoming environment for children, staff and families.
• Be able to work 9am- 1pm Monday to Friday

If you’re passionate about child nutrition and would like to work in a friendly and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stanmore HA7 3QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have any previous experience working in a kitchen environment, such as food preparation, cleaning, or assisting chefs?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kitchen Assistant (Full Time)- Stanmore