food service worker Hemel Hempstead, England
Job description
Nursery: Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £21,673.60-£22,838.40 FTE /dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Potten End – Hemel Hempstead
Hours: Part -Time ( 9am-1pm or 10am-2pm) Monday-Friday
We are looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Potten End Nursery situated in Hemel Hempstead.
Our Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is situated in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The beautiful 92-place setting is based in converted barns, with spacious and well resourced rooms, as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment, and animals! The nursery also benefits from plenty of onsite parking.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
- Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
- Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
- Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
- Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
- Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
- Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
- Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
- Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
- Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis – something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.
What you’ll be doing
- Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
- Support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children, on a daily basis, with minimal food wastage
- In the absence of the Chef, take responsibility for the running of the kitchen.
- Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
- Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
- Support the Chef to ensure budgetary requirements are met, and stock levels are suitably managed and recorded
- Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious die
- Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience within a role which involves cooking or working in a kitchen within a domestic or commercial property
- Passion for nutrition, and inspiring
- Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
- Sound knowledge of COSHH
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
- Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
- Ability to work under pressure
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £10.42-£10.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
