About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you will support our Chef in preparing nutritious meals for children and the nursery team, contributing to a menu that ensures everyone's health and happiness. Your dedication will help establish N Family Club as the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for children and the team.
- Ensure meals meet nutritional needs for different age groups and follow food safety and choking guidelines.
- Support the Chef in catering to diverse dietary needs for all ages.
- Prepare daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, accommodating various diets and preferences.
- Assist the Chef with kitchen paperwork, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
- Order supplies and manage stock to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
- Build professional relationships with parents regarding their children's food.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen.
- Experience catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
- A passion for food creativity and working with children and families.
- A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
- Willingness to adopt conscious practices in food and cooking, including recycling and minimizing food waste.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
- A positive outlook.
- Drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.
- Love for customer service.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Hygiene
- Stock Management
- Customer Service
Location
- Greenwich, London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Part Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 to be completed during induction if not held)
Salary/Compensations
- £19,827 per annum
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually
- Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
- Development fund – £100 annual learning fund
- Paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more)
- Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years
- 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually
- Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
- Loyalty rewards – 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off
- Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire
- Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more
- Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
- Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness
About the Company
- N Family Club is the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider, reimagining early years education.
- We are a certified Great Place to Work.
- We prioritize our people with top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.
Equal Opportunity
- N Family Club is committed to equal opportunity.
