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Early years kitchen assistant

Chigwell
Bright Horizons UK
Kitchen assistant
€10,000 - €40,000 a year
Posted: 4h ago
Offer description

Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Part time Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Buckhurst Hill nursery. This position is for 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12-3pm.

* £12.88 per hour
* Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
* Enhanced parental leave
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, 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.

What we’re looking for

* Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
* Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
* Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
* Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this 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

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.


About the company

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