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Early Years Kitchen Assistant
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Early Years Kitchen Assistant
Nursery – Broadgreen Hospital, Merseyside – Early Years Kitchen Assistant
Salaried Role
Salary: Starting from £12.75/hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Broadgreen Hospital, Merseyside L14 3LB
About the Role
Do you want to work for an organisation driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help make a difference to the next generation?
We are looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join Bright Horizons Broadgreen Nursery on a 20-hour/week basis, Monday to Friday (10:00 - 14:00).
Key Benefits:
- 40% childcare discount (for your first child*)
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays & paid Christmas closure)
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Pension scheme
- Financial & wellbeing benefits, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Professional development programme, including access to a careers coach
*— Subject to terms and conditions.
Role Overview
As Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in:
- Preparing and cooking age-appropriate food for all nursery children with minimum wastage.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Ensuring dietary requirements are catered for (including food allergies) when the Chef is unavailable.
- Communicating all dietary needs clearly to teams as required.
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You may also be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a cooking role (domestic or commercial).
- A genuine passion for nutrition and inspiring others to adopt healthy eating habits.
- Strong knowledge of food allergies and managing different dietary requirements.
- A Food Safety certification (CIEH Level 2 or equivalent) – must be provided on day one.
- Good understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
- Strong communication skills — with colleagues, children, and parents.
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
Bright Horizons is also committed to safeguarding. The role is subject to:
- A safer recruitment process.
- Enhanced DBS check before appointment.
The organisation is an inclusive employer and will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants. We welcome people from all ages and backgrounds.
Why Join Bright Horizons?
At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on great places to work — voted for every year since 2006.
Our Values & Support:
- Keep Everyone Safe (KES) – deliver world-class care through a world-class workforce.
- Investment in personal and professional growth through our HEART framework (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork).
- Leadership and development opportunities, including coaching and training programmes.
- Annual employee appreciation month with activities like team lunches, ice cream days, and formal awards.
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By joining us, you become part of an organisation that truly invests in its people and creates a thriving work environment where everyone’s potential is limitless.
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Need support? For any application issues, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com.
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