Kitchen Assistant - 4 Days Per Week Permanent | Immediate Start Available Full-time £12.71-£13.25 per hour 36 hours per week This is not a standard kitchen role. We are looking specifically for someone with experience in: - A nursery kitchen - A primary school kitchen - An Early Years setting with food preparation responsibilities - An Early Years setting as a practitioner involved in food service Our nursery is known for: - Exceptional food quality and nutrition standards - A strong commitment to allergy safety - Unique real-world learning experiences (including being the first UK nursery to welcome an RAF educational aircraft landing!) What We Require: - Experience in a nursery, school, or Early Years environment - Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (minimum) - Strong understanding of allergen management - Knowledge of HACCP systems - Awareness of Natasha's Law and food labelling requirements - Confidence working to Environmental Health standards The Role: - Support with fresh, from-scratch food preparation - Follow allergy procedures and maintain strict food safety compliance - Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and inspection-ready - Work closely with our Chef and leadership team - Occasionally support children in safe, structured activities What We Offer: - Structured mentoring and strong leadership support - A stable, values-driven working environment - Paid lunch breaks - Company pension - 30 days holiday bank holidays for full-time staff - Health & wellbeing programme - Regular staff events - Discounted childcare (where applicable) - Free staff meals - On-site parking - Employee discounts, referral bonuses & flexitime options All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and safer recruitment processes. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.