Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Nursery: Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Part Time / Permanent / Monday-Friday / 25 hours

Salary: £26,697 – £28,050 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Peckham, London

We are looking for a part time, Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Peckham Rye, situated in Peckham, London. This position is Monday-Friday 8:00-13:00, all year round.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 – as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children, with minimal food wastage
In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
Support the Chef to ensure budgetary requirements are met, and stock levels are suitably managed and recorded
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
What we’re looking for

Previous experience within a role which involves cooking or working in a kitchen within a domestic or commercial property
Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
Sound knowledge of COSHH
Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!