Kitchen Assistant - Huntingdon

• Kitchen Assistant - Huntingdon* *Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference* At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired. Do you enjoy preparing nutritious food and creating welcoming environments where children can flourish? Join Kindred as a *Kitchen Assistant* and play an important role in supporting children's health, wellbeing and daily experiences within our nursery community. *Want to know what it's really like to work at Kindred?* Visit our *Why Work With Us* page to explore our benefits, career development opportunities and discover why so many of our colleagues choose to grow their careers with us. *What You'll Be Doing* As a Kitchen Assistant working 35 hours, you'll support the Nursery Chef in delivering nutritious meals while helping to maintain a safe, organised and welcoming kitchen environment.

You'll also work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure children receive the highest standards of care throughout the day. *You will : * * Support the Nursery Chef with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks. * Help ensure children's dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional needs are met. * Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen in line with Safer Food Better Business guidance and COSHH. * Complete daily cleaning schedules and maintain accurate records. * Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with Kindred policies. * Monitor kitchen supplies and report when stock requires replenishing. * Carry out laundry duties and support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. * Cover aspects of the Nursery Chef role during planned absences where appropriate. * Support practitioner lunch cover when required. * Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. * Promote healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences. * Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, health and safety and company policies at all times. *What You'll Need* *Essential : * * Excellent communication and organisational skills. * A positive, reliable and proactive approach. * Good attention to detail. * A commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete during induction). *Desirable : * * Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or within a catering environment. * Experience within a childcare, education or healthcare setting. * Knowledge of COSHH and Safer Food Better Business guidance. *Why You'll Love Working at Kindred* At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family. * *Supportive Culture : * Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging. * *Career Development : * Access to training and opportunities to develop within a growing organisation. * *Work-Life Balance : * Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment. * *Competitive Pay & Benefits : * Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package. * *Award-Winning Family : * Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success. * *More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.* *What Happens Next?* Our recruitment process may include : * Initial video interview. * Face-to-face interview at the nursery. * Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification. *Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?* Click *Apply* to submit your application. We review applications as they're received and aim to respond within *2-5 working days*. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Kindred family. *Our Commitment to Safeguarding* Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and right-to-work verification, in line with our safeguarding policy. *IND1*