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About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, helping to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Help with kitchen organisation, cleaning and stock rotation
- Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service
- Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully
- Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children
Requirements
- Reliable, hard-working and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly
- A strong team player who enjoys supporting others
- Organised, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced setting
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn
- Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity
- Online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates
Skills
- Food safety
- Hygiene
- Cleanliness
- Kitchen organisation
- Stock rotation
- Allergen awareness
- Dietary requirement adherence
Location
- South Croydon, St Augustine's
Work Type
- Monday-Friday
- 8 am - 5 pm
Experience Level
- No previous nursery experience required; training provided
- Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £26436 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses
- Up to £25,396 annual salary
- Performance-related bonuses
- £500 referral bonus
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
- Full training
- Support and mentoring from experienced Catering Managers
- Opportunities to grow with Fennies
About the Company
- Fennies is family-owned and family-run, guiding our culture, decision-making, and team experience.
- We are committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn through a supportive culture and high-quality environments.
- Our People Promise inspires an ambitious, passionate, and supportive culture.
- We provide an environment where you can Be Yourself, Come Together, Be All In, and Go Further.
Equal Opportunity
- Fennies celebrates diversity and believes inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
- Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.