Kitchen Assistant

You will join us as the Kitchen Assistant at our Mulberry Day Nursery in Maidenhead on a full-time basis (37.5 hours a week) all-year-round. Working hours are 09:30am-18:00pm Monday-Friday 52 weeks of the year.

We are seeking a very special person to join us in this catering role. Someone who:

- Has experience of preparing raw-ingredients in-line with a set menu, in a professional kitchen environment.
- Champions healthy eating and enjoys working in a busy, team-orientated environment.
- Can work in partnership with the cook to maintain a clean, safe and tidy kitchen, will effectively implement appropriate COSHH and allergy management protocols, and follow instruction from internal and external professionals to maintain a 5-star food hygiene rating.
- Has the confidence and competence to successfully resume responsibility for all food preparation and cooking in the absence of the nursery cook/chef.

This role involves 'stepping-up' in the absence of the cook/chef to take on all food preparation and cooking duties. We are therefore seeking someone with current/recent experience of cooking in a professional capacity.

If your answer is YES, then we have an opportunity for you to join one of our 44-day nurseries, where we are going above and beyond by giving our colleagues the opportunity to have up to 50 paid days off work a year, to further improve 'work-life' balance and promote better workplace happiness. This is a first for the Early Years Sector., An hourly pay rate of £11.77 (£22,951.50 per annum when working 37.5 hours).
- Up to 50 paid days off work.
- The potential for an annual tax-free dividend payment.
Childcare discount from day one; 75% for your children and/or 40% for your grandchildren.
- Various retail discounts and reduced ticket prices on days out.
- 'Recommend a friend' bonuses of £1,000 every time you successfully refer someone to join our partnership.
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments when you are at work.
- Mental Health App, Employee Assistance Scheme, Occupational Health Service and private medical care.