Kitchen Assistant

1 month ago

Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

Nursery Kitchen Assistant Role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool in Brentwood, Essex. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting the Chef in food preparation, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook age-appropriate meals for children, minimizing food waste and adhering to dietary requirements.
  • Support the Chef in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to internal and external requirements.
  • In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams.
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health, and safety, and safeguarding.
  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a kitchen role, preferably in a domestic or commercial setting.
  • Passion for nutrition and inspiring healthy eating.
  • 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, particularly food allergies.
  • Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

What We Offer:

  • Above industry-standard salary, with 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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