Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Fennies Woodside

Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon

Salary: Up to £26436 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Create healthy, delicious meals that help children grow, thrive and enjoy every day.

At Fennies, we know that great nutrition is a key part of early childhood development. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support our Nursery Chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals in a safe, high-quality kitchen environment.

Why join Fennies?

We support our team members with great benefits and a positive working environment.

Competitive salary and bonus

Up to £25,396 annual salary

Performance-related bonuses

£500 referral bonus

Work-life balance

Monday to Friday

20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations

Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

Career development

Full training

Support and mentoring from experienced Catering Managers

Opportunities to grow with Fennies

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, helping to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food.

You will:

Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness

Help with kitchen organisation, cleaning and stock rotation

Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service

Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully

Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children

Your role is essential in helping create a safe, enjoyable environment where children can develop healthy eating habits.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’re reliable, hard-working and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Interested in working in a kitchen or catering environment

A strong team player who enjoys supporting others

Organised, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced setting

Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Positive, proactive and willing to learn

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential – we’ll provide the support and training you need.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high-quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

Be Yourself

Come Together

Be All In

Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

Phone: 0208 770 3222

By email: [email protected]

Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

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