Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Nursery - Bright Horizons Little Stars Day NurserySalary - £13.45 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 09:30-2:30 Mon-Fri PermanentLocation - Didcot, OxfordshireAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that."We're looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Little Stars Day Nursery! The beautiful 63 place nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachSubject to T&CsThe RoleAs an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.What we're looking forPrevious experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial propertyPassion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eatingAbility to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergiesFood Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) - this must be passed on day 1 in postSound knowledge of COSHHGreat communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parentsAbility to work under pressureBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!If you experience any problems, please email and we will be happy to help.