At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare healthy meals for up to 70 children in a vibrant nursery environment.
- Company: Join Childbase Partnership, a leading employee-owned childcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, childcare discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a community-driven, environmentally responsible organisation.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in professional catering and knowledge of food safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 12.87 - 12.87 £ per hour.
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role: Kitchen Assistant | Preparing meals for up to 70 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old.
Location: Westwood Day Nursery | Coventry | CV4 8HS.
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £25,096.50 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.87 per hour.
We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.
Why join us?
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
- Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
About us
- We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
- We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
- We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
- We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.
About you
- You are passionate about preparing wholesome, healthy meals: You have professional catering experience which will enable you to contribute towards the preparation of a range of meals from a set-menu, using fresh ingredients.
- You are diligent: Your knowledge of COSHH, allergens and manual handling alongside your experience working in a professional kitchen environment will ensure you effectively contribute towards maintaining 5-star hygiene standards within the kitchen.
- You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure the well-being and dietary needs of every child are met.
- You are collaborative: In partnership with the Nursery Cook, you will promote healthy eating, build respectful relationships with colleagues, children and parents and resume full responsibility for all food preparation and cooking tasks in the absence of the cook.
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Nursery Kitchen Assistant in Coventry employer: Childbase Partnership Limited
At Childbase Partnership, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued and has a voice. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through generous benefits such as extensive annual leave, childcare discounts, and access to professional development opportunities, all while working in a nurturing environment dedicated to the well-being of children. Located in Coventry, our nursery not only provides a fulfilling career but also fosters a sense of community and environmental responsibility, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Childbase Partnership Limited Recruitment Team
