Part Time Kitchen Assistant

3 days ago


Wallingford OX AA, United Kingdom RAFA Kidz Full time £1,968 - £19,904 per year

Part Time Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA

£12.26 per hour 16 hours per week

We offer

  • Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Onsite Gyms at set locations
  • Cycle to work scheme

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.

For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. As part of the busy catering team, we would love to welcome a new colleague who can bring creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes.  Ideally you will have previous experience within a busy catering environment.

The key responsibilities of the role include assisting the cook in the management of the nursery kitchens, food policies, organising, preparing, and serving nursery meals in accordance with the nursery menus and individual dietary requirements. You will be a good role model to the children, demonstrating patience and encouragement and take all the necessary steps to safeguard children by following policies and procedures in place.  You will be required to work 11.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Thursday. A current Food Hygiene certificate is a requirement for this role however we can provide training for the ideal candidate. Our Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation. Excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency would be highly desirable.

A full job description is available to view on our website

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.  As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities

Apply via our website

Closing date Wednesday 3 December however interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.26 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wallingford OX10 6AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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