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United Kingdom , Wanstead

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Salary:

12.21 - 12.25 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Kindred Nurseries has an opportunity for a creative Nursery Kitchen Assistant to join the team. Working in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group you will join a team of passionate, inspiring nursery nurses who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Keep the Kitchen clean and organised, in accordance with, Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines
  • Assist the Chef to ensure that all children’s dietary needs are met
  • Support the Chef to serve meals for the nursery
  • Cover lunch breaks for Practitioners working within the rooms
  • Be responsible for laundry duties

Requirements:

  • Have outstanding customer service
  • Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant would be desirable

Nice to have:

Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant

What we offer:
  • 50% childcare discount
  • Birthday Off
  • Pension
  • 6 fully paid sick days
  • Cashback Health Plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies
  • Retail discounts from over 200 brands
  • Annual awards and recognition schemes
  • Days off between Christmas and New Year
  • 24/7 Virtual GP Access
  • 24/7 Counselling Support
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Personal Financial Advisor Access
  • Pension Discovery service
  • Learning Platform Access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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