Kitchen Assistant

N Family Club; Codsall; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Codsall. You'll support the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should have experience in a commercial or nursery kitchen and hold a Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2. This role offers competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits, including performance bonuses and extensive holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary – £26,437 per annum

Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually

Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days

Development fund – £100 annual learning fund

Family-friendly policies

Childcare discounts – 40% off

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen is required.
• Must have experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
• Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals.
• Ensure meals meet nutritional needs and follow safety guidelines.
• Support the Chef with various kitchen tasks and paperwork.

Skills

Experience in a commercial kitchen or nursery kitchen

Catering for diverse dietary needs

Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2

Food creativity and working with children

Quick and effective work during busy times

Positive attitude and customer service

Education

Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Department: Nursery Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Codsall, Staffordshire

Reporting To: Lisa Reynolds

Compensation: £26,437 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support our Chef to create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy. With your dedication and passion, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.
• Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
• Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages.
• Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.

Our Kitchen Assistant should have

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen.
• Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
• A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held).
• A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families.
• A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
• A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £26,437 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
• And much, much more!

Why N Codsall?

Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 120-place nursery nestled in the heart of Codsall, Staffordshire.

Getting here is a breeze! With on-site parking available and the 891 bus stopping right outside our doors.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

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