KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Location: Tops Mini Mariners, Taunton, Somerset
Pay rate: Up to £11.45 per hour
Contracted Hours: 12.5 hours per week/ Part time
About the Nursery
Tops Mini Mariners Nursery is a 36 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Mini Mariners, Taunton. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Cooking school, Boogie Mites, Yoga, Toothbrushing, Football fun and much more!
What does the role involve?
* Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals and snacks, following a set menu.
* Helping to prepare fresh ingredients, ensuring they are properly cleaned and stored.
* Serving food to children, ensuring appropriate portion sizes.
* Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
* Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times.
* Supporting the cook in accommodating children’s dietary needs and allergies.
What are we looking for?
* Experience in a kitchen environment (experience in a nursery, school, or similar setting is a plus).
* A Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or willingness to obtain one).
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* A passion for preparing healthy, nutritious meals for young children.
* A good understanding of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
Annual Bonus Scheme : As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options : Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance!
Holiday Allowance : Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
Exclusive Deals and Discounts : Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.
Health and Wellbeing Support : We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
Career Development : We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.
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Vacancy Reference: NN/1610
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