At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing and serving meals while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning RAFAKidz Nursery with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare cashback, gym discounts, and generous leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours, opportunities for promotion, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while working in a fun and creative kitchen.
- Qualifications: Previous catering experience preferred; Food Hygiene certificate training available.
The predicted salary is between 13.21 - 13.21 £ per hour.
Nursery Kitchen Assistant
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.
You will be a good role model to the children, demonstrating patience and encouragement and take 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.
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Nursery Kitchen Assistant in Wallingford employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a range of benefits including a generous childcare discount, healthcare cashback, and opportunities for professional growth through training and promotions. Located at RAF Benson, our inclusive work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported while contributing to a nurturing environment for children. Join us to be part of a celebrated nursery group that not only recognises your hard work but also invests in your future.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
