Kitchen Assistant - Full Time

Job Title: Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Company: Career Teachers

Location: Derby

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 12- 13 per hour dependant on experience.

About Us:

Career Teachers is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented educators with rewarding opportunities. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

Role Overview:

As a Nursery Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our nursery kitchen. Working under the guidance of our Head Chef, you will assist in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for children attending the nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification who is passionate about providing healthy and delicious meals to young children.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation of meals, snacks, and beverages in accordance with nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.

- Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, adhering to food safety standards and regulations.

- Assist with stock management, including ordering and storing of food supplies.

- Support the Head Chef in menu planning and development, taking into consideration children's preferences and dietary needs.

- Collaborate with nursery staff to ensure meals are served in a timely manner and that children's individual dietary requirements are met.

Requirements:

- Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.

- Previous experience working in a kitchen environment, preferably within a nursery or school setting.

- A passion for working with young children and promoting healthy eating habits.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package.

- Opportunities for professional development and training.

- Supportive and collaborative work environment.

- Opportunity to make a positive impact on children's health and well-being.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for promoting healthy eating in young children, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to (url removed)

"INDDERTA"

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.