Kitchen Assistant

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were more than just a nursery group. Were the UKs 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. Were proudly making our dream a reality and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family youll 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. Were 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 youll 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 (youll 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 26437 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 thats 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 Harborne

Join our outstanding team at this joyful 103-place nursery in the heart of Harborne Birmingham.

Getting here is a breeze! With the 126 and 9 Platinum buses stopping just around the corner on Meadow Road.

Why N Family Club

At N Family Club were reimagining early years education and we want you to be a part of it. Were a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UKs 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 youll love.

Whats next

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

If you want to read more about N our benefits and work culture visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Were more than just a nursery group. Were the UKs 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. Were proudly m...

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.