Kitchen Assistant
- N Family Club
- Full Time
- Reading
- £23,800 - £24,250 / year
Job Description
- Unleash your potential in 2024: Discover N Family Club's industry-leading salaries, benefits, and career development pathways! -
Join the highest-quality nursery group in the UK!
We're N Family. Inspired by futures. Focused on achieving every goal. Empowered by people who dream. No matter how big or small your dream is. We're here for dreams of all sizes.
We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!
From industry leading salaries and a refreshed approach to flexibility for better work-life balance, to around the world trips and lifelong learning through the N Academy. Our benefits are there to support every dream at every stage of life.
Supporting Dreams as a Kitchen Assistant....
Supporting the Chef in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens, you'll be delivering diverse dishes to hungry mouths. Feeding the next generation with an education in flavour. Working alongside the Chef, you will create dishes that are healthy, nutritious and dishes that demonstrate our creativity at its best.
You'll be aware of allergies and different needs of children from diverse backgrounds. You'll be passionate, energetic, inspirational and empathetic.
Uncover the N advantage through our industry leading salary and benefits...
- Earn between £23,800 - £24,250 per annum, rewarding your hard work and dedication
- Enjoy a performance related bonus of up to £750 per year
- Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!)
- Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks
- Access a personal development fund of £100 per year
- Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy
- Enjoy our £100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms!
- Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more
- Childcare discount of 40%
- Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries.
There's more...
- Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service
- OUT OF THIS WORLD trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 10 years of service
- Refer a friend bonus of £1,000 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees
- Enjoy team discounts for groceries, retailers, days out, and more with the Each Person's app
- Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme
- Join in the festivities with our Winter party & Summer BBQ and in our regular socials
- Gym membership and digital classes discounts with My Gym Discounts
Apply now and shape your tomorrow!
Seize the opportunity to be part of a revolutionary era at N Family Club. Click to apply and unlock the extraordinary benefits that await you in 2024. Your dream career starts with us!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
Unlock Dreams with N Family Club - Where Dreams of All Sizes Matter!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with cooking fresh and inspiring food for our children, between 7am-4pm Monday-Friday, with some flexibility to meet the needs of the nursery;
- Pot-wash for the nursery, ensuring all crockery and cooking equipment are cleaned and sterilised appropriately;
- Follow our nutritionist-designed recipes and menu to ensure that each child receives the best possible level of vitamins and nutrients;
- Support the chef to cater for the differing dietary needs of different age groups, following food preparation and choking guidelines;
- Support the chef in catering to the allergies and dietary requirements of our children, ensuring you adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure there is no risk of cross-contamination and that each individual child's nutritional needs are met;
- Support with the preparation of a daily lunch and smoothie for our nursery team, catering to different dietary needs;
- Support the chef in the timely completion of all kitchen paperwork and compliance related tasks, including a daily Due Diligence Diary and our kitchen Cleaning Schedule;
- Responsible for the ordering of food supplies from our accredited supplier, managing weekly ordering and efficient stock rotation;
- Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: "Statement of Intent"
- Learn how to maintain and upkeep the kitchen to a 5 star Food Hygiene rating standard, adhering to all Environment Health industry regulations and requirements;
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with our nursery team, children and parents.
About N Family Club
We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!
Our Commitment To Safeguarding
At N, we have a commitment to safeguarding our children and thoughtfully prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone in our nurseries. As part of our commitment to ensuring a secure environment, we diligently adhere to the guidance provided by regulatory bodies. Our dedication to safer recruitment practices is underscored by our compliance with key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.
By embracing these laws and legislation (DBS Code of Practice; DBS Referral Guidance; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Regulated Activity), we uphold the highest standards of safety and accountability, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Click here for more information on our commitments.
In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, N Family Club will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including a Google and Social Media search. Any information found from the online searches, may be discussed at the interview stage.
