Early Years Kitchen Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time
Job Title: Early Years Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Nursery.

About the Role

This is a part-time position, working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, supporting the Chef in food preparation, and ensuring the well-being and safety of the children in our care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook healthy meals for children, adhering to dietary requirements and minimizing food waste.
  • Support the Chef in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Assist with meal planning, ordering, and stock management.
  • Ensure the kitchen is a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff.
  • Work collaboratively with the Chef and other team members to maintain a positive and efficient kitchen environment.
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a kitchen role, preferably in a childcare setting.
  • Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.
  • Sound knowledge of COSHH and managing different dietary requirements.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant at Bright Horizons, you will benefit from:

  • A competitive salary and annual salary reviews.
  • Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child.
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days.
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support.
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out.
  • Development program access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries.
  • Access to our Future Leaders program, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position.
  • Employee Appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 – as well as achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women. Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005, supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year.



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