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About the Role
We are looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery and Preschool. 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.
Responsibilities
- Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all children.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Take responsibility for running the kitchen in the absence of the Chef.
- Ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and communicated to teams.
Requirements
- Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
- Passion for nutrition and inspiring others in healthy eating.
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – 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.
Skills
- Cooking
- Nutrition
- Healthy eating
- Dietary requirements management
- Food allergies management
- Food Safety
- COSHH
- Communication
Location
- 95 Hirst Cres, Wembley HA9 7HH
Work Type
- Part-time
- 20 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
Experience Level
- Dependent on qualification/s and experience
Education Level
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- Starting from £14.15 per hour
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 40% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Pension
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Professional development programme access
- Access to a careers coach
About the Company
- Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
- We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.