Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
Nursery Kitchen Assistant
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Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Fennies
South Croydon, St Augustine's
Salary: Up to £26,436 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Create healthy, delicious meals that help children grow, thrive and enjoy every day.
At Fennies, we know that great nutrition is a key part of early childhood development. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support our Nursery Chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals in a safe, high-quality kitchen environment.
Why join Fennies?
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Up to £25,396 annual salary
- Performance-related bonuses
- £500 referral bonus
- Work-life balance
- Monday to Friday
- 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing benefits
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
- Career development
- Full training
- Support and mentoring from experienced Catering Managers
- Opportunities to grow with Fennies
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, helping to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food.
You will:
- Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Help with kitchen organisation, cleaning and stock rotation
- Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service
- Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully
- Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children
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Your role is essential in helping create a safe, enjoyable environment where children can develop healthy eating habits.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’re reliable, hard-working and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Interested in working in a kitchen or catering environment
- A strong team player who enjoys supporting others
- Organised, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced setting
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn
Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential – we’ll provide the support and training you need.
Become part of the Fennies DNA
We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high-quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:
- Be Yourself
- Come Together
- Be All In
- Go Further
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If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.
Take your next steps with Fennies
Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:
- Phone: 0208 770 3222
- Email: talent@fennies.com
- Application: https://fennies.com/contact-us
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
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