At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare healthy meals for children and support them during lunch.
- Company: Join a caring nursery dedicated to children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, and health support services.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through nutritious cooking.
- Qualifications: Passion for healthy eating; experience in kitchen roles is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12700 - 12700 £ per year.
Do you love cooking wholesome meals and want to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives? We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant based at our Boys & Girls Nursery in Croxley Green. Our Kitchen Assistant will work either 25 or 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) from 11:30am to 16:30, alongside our Chef, as well as supporting the children in the room over lunch times.
About the role:
- Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with the weekly menus, catering for all children.
- Where appropriate, provide alternatives to children with any special dietary needs.
- Ensure that all food preparation complies with health regulations and guidelines through working practices and record keeping.
- Be responsible for assisting the Chef in safely delivering the food to each individual nursery room.
- Ensure effective communication regarding allergies and special dietary requirements.
- Ensure that the kitchen and all equipment is kept clean and tidy, including washing up after each service.
- Assist in the participation and preparation of our “Let’s Cook” programme with the children and develop good working relationships with the wider staff team.
- Cover the Chef during periods of absence and be responsible for taking on the duties of cooking for the nursery and ensuring the smooth running of the day.
About you:
- A knowledge and understanding of healthy eating programmes for children and cooking healthy meals.
- A passion for offering children a varied and nutritious diet and wanting to make a difference through your role.
- A strong ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to support the nursery team to achieve the best outcomes for our children, by providing meals which support a healthy diet.
- Experience in working as a Kitchen Assistant and/or have cooking experience in a nursery or school environment; however, this is not essential.
- An awareness of dietary requirements, although this isn’t essential as full training will be provided along with a free Food Hygiene certificate if the successful candidate does not already have one.
We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there… these include:
- Hourly rate of £12.71
- Pension & Life Assurance*
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays), up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown.
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Access to digital GP 24/7
- On demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment: Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
Kitchen Assistant in Watford employer: Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Swindon where employees can thrive and develop their careers. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, you will find a workplace that values your contributions and fosters growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation dedicated to supporting early years education.
