Kitchen Assistant
Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Happy Days Nurseries
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 Nursery in Filton, Bristol located on a modern new-build estate in Cheswick Village, just 10 minutes from the M4 and M32 or a 10 minute walk from Abbey Wood railway station, and well served by regular bus routes.
Our Kitchen Assistant will work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) from 11:30-16:30, alongside our Chef, as well as supporting the children in the room over lunch times.
About the role:As aKitchenAssistant,you'll:
- Ensure all meals are preparedin accordance withthe weekly menus, catering for all children
- Whereappropriate,provide alternatives to children with any special dietary needs
- Ensure that all food preparationcomplies withhealth regulations and guidelinesthrough working practices and record keeping
- Be responsible forassistingtheChefin safely delivering the food to each individual nursery room
- Ensureeffective communicationregardingallergies and special dietary requirements
- Ensure that the kitchen and all equipment is kept clean and tidy,including washing up after each service
- Assistin the participation and preparation ofour "Let's Cook" programme with the childrenand develop good working relationships with the wider staff team
- Cover the Chef during periods of absence andberesponsible fortaking on the duties of cooking for the nursery and ensuring the smooth running of the day
OurKitchenAssistantwill have:
- Aknowledge and understanding of healthy eating programmes for children and cooking healthy meals
- Apassion for offering children a varied and nutritious diet and want to make a difference through your role.
- Astrong '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 aKitchenAssistant and/orhavecooking experience in a nursery or school environmenthowever this is not essential
- An awareness of dietary requirements, although thisisn'tessential asfull training will be provided along with a free Food Hygiene certificate if the successful candidate does not already have one.
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:
- Salary of £16,523.00 per annum
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- Anadditionalday 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.