Location: Marylebone
Salary: £15.12 per hour
Hours: Part-time / Full-time options available
Venue: Children’s nursery

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.12

• Paid breaks and holiday entitlement (pro rata)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive, family-focused workplace culture

• Free on-site meals while on duty

• Flexible shift patterns to suit childcare and personal commitments

The Opportunity – Kitchen Assistant (Children’s Nursery)

We are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at a busy children’s nursery in Marylebone. This role supports the preparation and service of nutritious meals and snacks for children and staff, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment.

You will work closely with the nursery management and childcare team to ensure dietary requirements and allergen needs are met, and that food is prepared to the highest standards of safety and hygiene. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys working in a caring, team-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and portioning of meals and snacks according to menus and dietary requirements

• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and nutrition

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures (HACCP awareness)

• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, including washing up, cleaning surfaces and equipment

• Store and label food correctly, assist with stock rotation and basic stock checks

• Support serving of meals and clearing away in a calm and efficient manner

• Communicate clearly with nursery staff regarding meal times, allergies and special dietary needs

• Report any food safety or maintenance concerns to the manager promptly

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food preparation role is desirable but not essential

• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene; willingness to complete mandatory training

• Reliable, punctual and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

• Comfortable working around young children and following nursery safeguarding procedures

• Ability to follow instructions accurately and maintain attention to detail

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check may be required due to working in a childcare environment

• Shift patterns include mornings and lunchtimes; some flexibility for early starts

• Access to on-site facilities and close transport links in Marylebone

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive nursery environment where your contribution helps deliver healthy, enjoyable meals to children every day. The team value work-life balance and will consider flexible arrangements to fit around your commitments.

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