Kitchen Assistant
Department: Nursery Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Twickenham, London
Reporting To: Natalie Healy
Compensation: £26,437 / year
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 – £26,437 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 Twickenham?
Join our outstanding team at this fabulous 127-place nursery in the heart of Twickenham, South West London.
Getting here is a breeze! Just a 5-minute walk from Twickenham station, with buses 267, 281, 290, and R68 all stopping nearby.
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.
What's next?
If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
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