Nursery Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our ever growing nursery, supporting our Nursery Chef on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 11am till 2pm.
You will be supporting the chef with;
- Food Preparation for tea times/snack
- General washing/cleaning duties for the kitchen
- You will need to adhere to strict food hygiene regulations (training can be provided)
- Assist with the day to day running of the kitchen
- Help with any duties at the request of the Chef
The right candidate for this position would be someone who is highly motivated, driven, reliable and has the passion for ensuring that we provide nutritious meals for the children and maintain our 5* food hygiene rating.
DBS, identify and reference checks are essential for this role.
Job Types: Part time - Permanent
Salary: £10.45ph
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Tuesday - Thursday
School type:
- Day nursery
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 9 - 10 per week
Salary: £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Kitchen Assistant roles across Little Learners Childcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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