Do you enjoy preparing nutritious food and creating welcoming environments where children can flourish? Join Kindred as a Kitchen Assistant and play an important role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and daily experiences within our nursery community., As a Kitchen Assistant working 35 hours, you'll support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals while helping to maintain a safe, organised and welcoming kitchen environment. You'll also work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure children receive the highest standards of care throughout the day. You will:
- Support the Nursery Chef with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks.
- Help ensure children's dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional needs are met.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with Safer Food Better Business guidance and COSHH.
- Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with Kindred policies.
- Monitor kitchen supplies and report when stock requires replenishing.
- Carry out laundry duties and support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Cover aspects of the Nursery Chef role during planned absences where appropriate.
- Support practitioner lunch cover when required.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences.
- Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and company policies at all times.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, reliable and proactive approach.
- Good attention to detail.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete during induction).
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or within a catering environment.
- Experience within a childcare, education or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of COSHH and Safer Food Better Business guidance.
Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference
At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.
At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group – we're a family.
- Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
- Career Development: Access to training and opportunities to develop within a growing organisation.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
- Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
- More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.
What Happens Next? Our recruitment process may include:
- Initial video interview.
- Face-to-face interview at the nursery.
- Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification.
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Kitchen Assistant - Huntingdon employer: Kindred Nurseries
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