At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for children while ensuring a clean kitchen environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning RAFAKidz Nursery with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and generous leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours, opportunities for promotion, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's mealtimes and be part of a creative team.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering is preferred; Food Hygiene training provided for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 13.21 - 13.21 £ per hour.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£13.21 per hour, 16 hours per week, 11am - 3pm Monday to Thursday
- Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
- Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
- Free access to virtual GP Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
- Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
- Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
- Group Associate Membership savings and discounts on household bills and more!
- Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
- Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
- First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews lets get to know each other before arranging a visit
- Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us: 2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include:
- Nursery Group of the Year
- Nursery World Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year
- National NMT Nursery Awards Outdoor Learning Environment
- National NMT Nursery Awards
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. As part of the busy catering team, we would love to welcome a new colleague who can bring creativity and imagination with an abundance of great ideas to enhance mealtimes. Ideally, you will have previous experience within a busy catering environment.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Assisting the cook in the management of the nursery kitchens
- Food policies
- Organising, preparing, and serving nursery meals in accordance with the nursery menus and individual dietary requirements
- Being a good role model to the children, demonstrating patience and encouragement
- Taking all the necessary steps to safeguard children by following policies and procedures in place
You will be required to work 4 hours a day Monday to Thursday. A current Food Hygiene certificate is a requirement for this role; however, we can provide training for the ideal candidate.
Our Kitchen Assistants ensure hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation. Excellent knowledge of current legislations in Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency would be highly desirable.
This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities. Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying.
Nursery Kitchen Assistant employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment for childcare professionals at our Honington nursery. With generous benefits including enhanced childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and opportunities for professional growth, we prioritise employee well-being and development. Our supportive team culture, combined with the chance to work in a beautiful setting near Bury St Edmunds, makes RAFAKidz a rewarding place to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
