At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prepare delicious, nutritious meals for children and support our Chef in the kitchen.
- Company: Wildflower Wendover Day Nursery & Preschool, a vibrant and welcoming nursery.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, flexible hours, childcare discounts, and paid training bonuses.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to kindness, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's wellbeing while working in a fun, friendly environment.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for food and teamwork; experience in a kitchen is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Wildflower Wendover Day Nursery & Preschool is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team and help prepare fresh, nutritious meals that keep our little learners fuelled for a day of adventures. Working alongside our Nursery Chef, you'll play an important role in making mealtimes something children look forward to every single day.
About the role
Working Monday to Friday, 11:00am – 2:00pm, you'll help keep our busy nursery kitchen running smoothly while preparing healthy, balanced meals and snacks for our children.
What You'll Be Doing (AKA: The Tasty Stuff)
- Helping prepare delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children across the nursery.
- Supporting our Chef to deliver balanced menus that children love.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.
- Following food hygiene and safety standards to the highest level.
- Helping cater for allergies, dietary requirements and individual needs.
- Preparing food with care, creativity and plenty of pride.
- Playing an important part in creating positive, enjoyable mealtimes for every child.
From chopping fruit to serving lunch, you'll be helping children grow one healthy meal at a time.
Our benefits include:
- 30 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
- Access to our team engagement platform – connecting you daily with colleagues across the Wildflower family
- Employee Assistance Programme and Sovereign Healthcare Programme – because looking after our team matters
- Paid training bonuses – earn £10 for every non-mandatory course you complete!
- Exclusive high street discounts
- At least 60% childcare discount for our team members
- Flexible working patterns to help fit around your life
- Recognition and rewards celebrating the incredible work of our teams
- Opportunities for further training and career development across our growing nursery family
- Free onsite parking
About Wildflower Wendover Day Nursery & Preschool
Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, Wildflower Wendover Day Nursery & Preschool is a vibrant, welcoming nursery where children are encouraged to explore, discover and flourish every day. Our kitchen is at the heart of nursery life, serving fresh, nutritious meals that help fuel busy minds, growing bodies and exciting adventures. Just as we nurture the children in our care, we're committed to supporting our team to learn, grow and thrive in a workplace where kindness, collaboration and wellbeing come first.
Ready to help serve up smiles every day? If you love good food, enjoy being part of a friendly team and want to make a real difference to children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
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