Kitchen Assistant

Job description

**We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.** At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! 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. **Your key responsibilities** - 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. **Our Kitchen Assistant should have...** - 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. **The N Advantage package** - **Competitive salary** – £23,793 per annum - **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. **And that’s not all!** - **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. - And much, much more! **Why N Camberwell?** Join our incredible team at this vibrant 92-place nursery in the heart of Camberwell, South London. Getting here is a breeze! We’re a short walk from Camberwell Green, with excellent bus links and easy access to Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye stations. *\*\* Please note the hours for this role are 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday \*\** **Why N Family Club?** At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first. **Join us today** to spark big ideas in young minds and **shape a career you’ll love.**