Job Description

Join Our Team – Kitchen Assistant Wanted

Starting week commencing 14th August - Monday to Friday 11.30am-5.30pm

**Enhanced DBS Required

**L2 Food Safety

**Allergen Awareness

Are you a reliable and enthusiastic kitchen professional looking for your next opportunity? We’re seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team at a children’s nursery in London.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment for young children.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the smooth day-to-day operation of the nursery kitchen. Your duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Following menus, portion sizes, recipes, and dietary requirements accurately.
• Preparing meals for children with allergies, intolerances, and special dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and keeping food preparation areas tidy.
• Checking and storing deliveries while following stock rotation procedures.
• Supporting the kitchen team and nursery staff with a friendly, professional approach.

Kitchen Assistant Role Expectations

You’ll be expected to work carefully and responsibly in a busy nursery environment, ensuring that food is prepared safely and served on time. You will help maintain accurate allergen information, follow food safety procedures, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience for the children.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a nursery, school, care, hospitality, or commercial kitchen environment is desirable.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certification is desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety, cleanliness, and allergen awareness.
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Positive communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
• A DBS check will be required for this role.

Why Join This Nursery Kitchen Team?

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive childcare environment where your contribution helps children enjoy healthy, balanced meals each day.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of £15.12 per hour.
• Work in a professional children’s nursery environment.
• Supportive colleagues and a well-organized kitchen team.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to children’s daily experiences.

Location: London

Pay rate: £15.12 per hour