Early Years Kitchen Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time £28,184 - £29,536

Nursery – Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £29,536 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Carshalton, London

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that."

We're looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Carshalton setting, situated in Carshalton, London. This is a part time role working Monday-Friday, 9:30-14:30.

Our Carshalton setting has lovely outdoor areas that the children love to explore and the nursery comes highly recommended by parents as shown by parent reviews on our website. The nursery is just a 15 minute walk from the local train station and also offers onsite parking.

Our Benefits

  • £28,184 - £29,536 pro rata
  • Childcare discount of 40% for first child
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
  • Pension
  • Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
  • Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
  • Shift options: 25 hours over 5 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
  • Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
  • Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
  • Sound knowledge of COSHH
  • Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
  • Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today

We look forward to receiving your application

If you experience any problems, please email  and we will be happy to help.

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