Nursery Kitchen Assistant

You will join us as the Kitchen Assistant at our River View Day Nursery in Hertfordon a part time basis, working 16 hours a week, all-year-round. Your shifts will fall between the hours of 07:30-18:30 on Monday and Tuesday. 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.
  
  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.
• Perkbox access offering 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.