Job Description
Kitchen Assistant – Childbase Partnership
Location: Brinds Well Day Nursery, Chelsfield, Orpington (BR6 7PH)
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Monday‑Friday; choose either 09:30‑18:00 or 10:00‑18:30.
Salary: £25,096.50 per annum (pro‑rata) | £12.87 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Prepare wholesome, healthy meals for up to 148 children aged 6 weeks‑5 years.
- Contribute to the preparation of a range of meals from a set‑menu, using fresh ingredients.
- Maintain 5‑star hygiene standards in the kitchen, ensuring knowledge of COSHH, allergens and manual handling.
- Support safeguarding by ensuring children's dietary needs and well‑being are met.
- Collaborate with the Nursery Cook to promote healthy eating and build respectful relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
- Take full responsibility for all food preparation and cooking tasks in the absence of the ...