Kitchen Assistant

Wishford Schools; Royal Wootton Bassett; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing day nursery in Royal Wootton Bassett is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant for a 20-hour per week role. You will engage with children and ensure they enjoy healthy meals during afternoons. Previous kitchen experience and a passion for working with children are essential. This position offers a permanent contract and various employee benefits including a fee discount for children attending the nursery.

Benefits

50% fee discount for nursery sessions

Paid training days

Fully funded apprenticeships

Extra day off for your birthday

Uniform provided

Personal accident cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role.
• Friendly, approachable and patient, with genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare light snacks and nutritious tea according to the menu.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with nursery staff to ensure smooth operation of lunchtime routines.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Friendliness and approachability

Patience

Job description

Brinkworth Rd, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS

Are you looking for a role that has flexible hours to suit your schedule? Looking to join a friendly and supportive team, within a nursery? This could be the role for you.

Learning Curve Day Nursery is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to work in the setting during the afternoons. It is a varied role, both engaging with the children and ensuring they eat healthy and nutritious meals.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 20 hours per week, permanent contract. Mon – Fri, covering the afternoon session, year round role. Friday hours are flexible due to occupancy numbers.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

• 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• 3 x days of paid CPD/training per year
• Pro rota paid holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employment
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Uniform provided
• Personal accident at work cover
• Prepare light snacks and nutritious tea according to the menu provided
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen and loading dishwashers and cleaning down at the end of each shift
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Work closely with nursery staff to ensure smooth operation of lunchtime routines
• Being vigilant with any dietary needs or allergies
• Be willing to adapt to the needs of the nursery, including occasional assistance with other tasks as required

Person specification

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
• Basic cooking skills and knowledge of food hygiene practices
• Friendly, approachable and patient, with a genuine interest in working with children

If you need any assistance with applying for the role or further questions, please email [e-mail].

Learning Curve Day Nursery is a nurturing and friendly day nursery in Royal Wootton Bassett for babies through to preschoolers. Our purpose-built nursery is light and airy, but it is the lovely, spacious grounds and outdoor learning opportunities that provide our children with the best adventures and freedom to explore their imaginations every day.

We aim to facilitate every child’s experience by having an open and structured environment that allows free scope for creativity and expression.

Applications need to be completed using our online application form – link here.

December 25/January 2026

Interviews will be arranged as applications arrive. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to high applicant numbers, so prompt application is encouraged.

Learning Curve Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Part of Wishford Education, the group ensure that each site maintains its independence whilst also offering group wide support and collaboration. Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.