Chefs for Chefs Ltd
Kitchen Assistant | Children's Nursery | London | £15.12ph
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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.
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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.
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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
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