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About the Role
The Flexi Kitchen Assistant at N Family Club will assist our Chef with running our state-of-the-art nursery commercial kitchen. The N Kitchen serves fresh and nutritious food for nursery children during the week. We aim to create an uplifting, one-of-a-kind experience and seek a friendly, forward-thinking kitchen assistant to support the chef in creating and delivering a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cooking fresh and inspiring food for children, with flexibility to meet nursery needs.
- Perform pot-washing for the nursery, ensuring all crockery and cooking equipment are cleaned and sterilized.
- Follow nutritionist-designed recipes and menus to ensure children receive optimal vitamins and nutrients.
- Support the chef in catering to differing dietary needs of age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines.
- Support the chef in catering to allergies and dietary requirements, adhering to policies to prevent cross-contamination and meet individual nutritional needs.
- Support the preparation of daily lunch and smoothie for the nursery team, catering to different dietary needs.
- Support the chef in the timely completion of kitchen paperwork and compliance tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and Cleaning Schedule.
- Responsible for ordering food supplies from accredited suppliers, managing weekly orders and stock rotation.
- Adhere to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent".
- Learn to maintain and upkeep the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to Environment Health industry regulations.
- Cover and lead the kitchen in the chef's absence.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with the nursery team, children, and parents.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment and/or a nursery kitchen.
- Good knowledge of food allergens and child nutrition.
- Ideally, Food Hygiene level 2 qualified or willingness to complete during onboarding.
- Passion for food and nutrition.
- Genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.
- Conscious practices in food and cooking, including recycling and minimizing food waste.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
- Positive outlook.
- Drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude.
- Love for customer service.
- High energy and a solutions-driven approach to problems.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Allergen management
- Stock rotation
- Health and safety compliance
- Customer service
Location
- Whetstone, London
Work Type
- Flexible
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
Salary/Compensations
- £15.36 / hour
Benefits
- Competitive pay – £15.36ph (including 12.07% holiday entitlement)
- Flexible hours
- Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
- Referral Bonuses – Earn up to £1,000 for every friend referred
- Socials & wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, Wellbeing Week
- Welcome bonus of up to £1,000 if joining permanently
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 offer top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.
- N Whetstone is a bright 110-place nursery in the heart of Whetstone, North London.