Kitchen Assistant Job at N Family Club (Wandsworth, London)

Kitchen Assistant

N Family Club

Location:
United Kingdom , Wandsworth, London

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23132.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

What we offer:

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
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