Kitchen Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.21 i £12.25 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hertfordshire, N9 9TQ |
| Cwmni: | Kindred Education Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ORG5072-HD1481177EdmKA |
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Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Edmonton, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, N9 9TQ
Line Manager: Nursery Manager
Contract Type: Part-time 25 hours per week
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £12.21-£12.25 + benefits
Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Cook, Care, and Make a Difference
Join Kindred as a Kitchen Assistant and be part of a friendly, family-like team where your role truly matters. You’ll help create nutritious, delicious meals that support children’s wellbeing while enjoying structured hours, a supportive environment, and competitive pay.
We value your skills and offer flexibility, stability, and the chance to work in a warm, inclusive setting where you’re appreciated every day. If you’re passionate about food and love working in a caring environment, Kindred is the place for you.
About Kindred
Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children’s development during their early years.
Our Mission: Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.
Our Values:
Always Learning – Continuously seeking opportunities to develop yourself and others
Inspirational – Creating magic in every action
Family Feel – Making everyone feel part of our incredible family
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:
Kitchen Support
Work with the team to maintain a safe, clean, and tidy kitchen environment
Complete daily cleaning checks and record them on the appropriate checklists
Step up to cover all aspects of the nursery chef’s role in their absence
Kitchen Responsibilities
Keep the kitchen clean and organised in line with Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines
Assist the chef to ensure all children’s dietary needs are met
Support meal and snack preparation safely according to food policies
Maintain allergy and dietary records
Assist the chef in safely serving meals to children
Cover lunch breaks for practitioners working in the rooms
Act as a positive role model and advocate healthy eating for children
Perform laundry duties as required
Monitor kitchen and cleaning supplies and order replacements when needed
Use appropriate signage to indicate wet floors or other cleaning hazards
Follow the Health and Safety manual
Other Responsibilities
Create a homely environment for children
Use a friendly approach with parents, carers, staff, and children
Participate in staff meetings and nursery events
Complete all training outlined by the Nursery Manager
Understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
Follow safeguarding policies and understand that safeguarding is a shared responsibility
What You’ll Need
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Outstanding customer service
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete on induction)
Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is desirable but not essential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are required to act in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, safeguarding and health and safety policies is mandatory, as is participation in statutory training.
Employees must seek guidance without delay when clarification is required. Managers are responsible for ensuring their teams understand their individual responsibilities regarding Health, Safety, and Safeguarding.
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Kitchen Assistant position, please click the “Apply” button and submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in supporting children through nutritious meals.
We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!
IND1
Location: Edmonton, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, N9 9TQ
Line Manager: Nursery Manager
Contract Type: Part-time 25 hours per week
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £12.21-£12.25 + benefits
Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Cook, Care, and Make a Difference
Join Kindred as a Kitchen Assistant and be part of a friendly, family-like team where your role truly matters. You’ll help create nutritious, delicious meals that support children’s wellbeing while enjoying structured hours, a supportive environment, and competitive pay.
We value your skills and offer flexibility, stability, and the chance to work in a warm, inclusive setting where you’re appreciated every day. If you’re passionate about food and love working in a caring environment, Kindred is the place for you.
About Kindred
Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children’s development during their early years.
Our Mission: Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.
Our Values:
Always Learning – Continuously seeking opportunities to develop yourself and others
Inspirational – Creating magic in every action
Family Feel – Making everyone feel part of our incredible family
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:
Kitchen Support
Work with the team to maintain a safe, clean, and tidy kitchen environment
Complete daily cleaning checks and record them on the appropriate checklists
Step up to cover all aspects of the nursery chef’s role in their absence
Kitchen Responsibilities
Keep the kitchen clean and organised in line with Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines
Assist the chef to ensure all children’s dietary needs are met
Support meal and snack preparation safely according to food policies
Maintain allergy and dietary records
Assist the chef in safely serving meals to children
Cover lunch breaks for practitioners working in the rooms
Act as a positive role model and advocate healthy eating for children
Perform laundry duties as required
Monitor kitchen and cleaning supplies and order replacements when needed
Use appropriate signage to indicate wet floors or other cleaning hazards
Follow the Health and Safety manual
Other Responsibilities
Create a homely environment for children
Use a friendly approach with parents, carers, staff, and children
Participate in staff meetings and nursery events
Complete all training outlined by the Nursery Manager
Understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
Follow safeguarding policies and understand that safeguarding is a shared responsibility
What You’ll Need
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Outstanding customer service
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete on induction)
Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is desirable but not essential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are required to act in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, safeguarding and health and safety policies is mandatory, as is participation in statutory training.
Employees must seek guidance without delay when clarification is required. Managers are responsible for ensuring their teams understand their individual responsibilities regarding Health, Safety, and Safeguarding.
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Kitchen Assistant position, please click the “Apply” button and submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in supporting children through nutritious meals.
We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!
IND1