EarlyYearsKitchenAssistant

**Nursery –** Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool **Salary** – £14.15 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – Barnes, London *_ **This position is for 12 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (10:30am-1:30pm)***_ Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Barnes nursery. Our nursery has 4 tailored base rooms for children - two of these for the under 2's. The nursery has a large outdoor area with individual areas for each age group. Additionally there is a Art studio, Children Kitchen and library area. **Our Benefits** * £14.15 per hour * Childcare discount of 40% for first child* * Enhanced parental leave * 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* * Pension * Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more * Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach *Subject to T&Cs* **The Role** As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams. **What we’re looking for** * Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property * Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating * Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particul