Overview
Job Title: Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Location: Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane Reading, RG2 0BY
Salary: Up to £25,396
Hours: 40 hours
Reports to: Nursery chef/catering manager
Responsibilities
* Be All In: you bring daily commitment to preparing nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and supporting the well-being of children through safe and thoughtful food service.
* Come Together: you contribute through quiet but essential collaboration, working closely with the Nursery Chef and wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and a positive mealtime experience.
* Be Yourself: you demonstrate grounded self-awareness, take pride in your role, respect dietary needs, and maintain professionalism in a busy, child-focused environment.
* Go Further: you show practical ambition by continuously improving kitchen routines, supporting innovation in menus, and stepping up to ensure consistency and quality in everything you do.
Benefits & Perks
* Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually. Includes performance-related bonuses and a £500 referral bonus.
* Incredible Incentives: Regular events like our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ, plus daily lunches with a variety of options; completely free!
* Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you Go Further in your role.
* Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through the Fennies Club, gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service and our Be All In spirit.
* Well-being Focus: Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, up to 33 days of annual leave, and childcare discounts available depending on your r
Diversity & Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.
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