Kitchen Assistant - Huntingdon

Do you enjoy preparing nutritious food and creating welcoming environments where children can flourish? Join Kindred as a Kitchen Assistant and play an important role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and daily experiences within our nursery community., As a Kitchen Assistant working 35 hours, you'll support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals while helping to maintain a safe, organised and welcoming kitchen environment. You'll also work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure children receive the highest standards of care throughout the day. You will:

• Support the Nursery Chef with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks.
• Help ensure children's dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional needs are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with Safer Food Better Business guidance and COSHH.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with Kindred policies.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report when stock requires replenishing.
• Carry out laundry duties and support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Cover aspects of the Nursery Chef role during planned absences where appropriate.
• Support practitioner lunch cover when required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences.
• Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and company policies at all times.
  
  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete during induction).
Desirable:
• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or within a catering environment.
• Experience within a childcare, education or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Safer Food Better Business guidance.
  
  Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference
At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.
• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development: Access to training and opportunities to develop within a growing organisation.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.
What Happens Next? Our recruitment process may include:
• Initial video interview.
• Face-to-face interview at the nursery.
• Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification.
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