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About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you will support the Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as lunch and a smoothie for the nursery team. The role requires a friendly, forward-thinking individual to help create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy, making a mark in becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for children and the team daily.
- 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 and checks, 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 friendly, 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 Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 to be completed during induction if not held).
- A passion for food creativity and enjoyment 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, 'glass-half-full' outlook.
- Drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.
- A love for customer service.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Hygiene
- Stock Management
- Customer Service
Location
- Hackney Downs, London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen required.
Education Level
- Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above
Salary/Compensations
- £26,437 / year
Benefits
- Competitive salary – £26,437 per annum
- 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, plus paid N Academy training.
- Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
- Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
- Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 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 with a curriculum-led approach.
- We are a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups.
- We prioritize our people with top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.