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Early Years Kitchen Assistant



Bright Horizons

Fulbourn, England, gb

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 Nursery – Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £26,698 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a full time Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Fulbourn Nursery which is located in Capital Park. The nursery provides on-site parking, nearby shopping amenities, and regular bus routes to and from Cambridge. This purpose-built facility features an enclosed meadow, creating a wonderful environment for children to explore and learn.

Our Benefits

  • £xx,xxx per annum
  • Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
  • Pension
  • Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
  • Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

    • *Subject to T&Cs

    The Role

    As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

    What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
  • Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
  • Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
  • Sound knowledge of COSHH
  • Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
  • Ability to work under pressure

    • 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.

    If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

    We look forward to receiving your application!

    Apply now

     

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