Nursery Kitchen Assistant - Oxted

Position: Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Salary: Up to £12 an hour

Location: Amy Road, Oxted, Surrey, England, RH8 0PX

Hours: 40

Reports to: Catering Manager

Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it!   

Fennies has been excelling in the early years since 1992, and we're opening new nurseries every year. We don't acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you’ll be supported by our tailored induction, and you’ll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Fennies Academy.   

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your Journey

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the Nursery Chef in preparing and cooking nutritional and balanced meals and desserts for all the children in the nursery and make substitutions depending on each individual's dietary requirements. In addition to the meals for the children, you’ll help to prepare the meals for Fennies Fresh Café, Fennies’ in-house lunch service for staff. You’ll follow the weekly menus provided by the Head Chef and take daily food samples to freeze for safety and good practice. You’ll work as part of a team, being led by the Nursery Chef and roles being delegated to you fairly. You’ll assist in carrying out important checks to help ensure that you are running an efficient, top performing and reliable kitchen each day.

You’re the best at…  

• Preparing well-balanced and nutritious meals (including purees) in accordance with agreed menu plans for all the children that attend our nurseries  
• Assisting with the daily cleaning schedule, such as mopping, sweeping, wiping surfaces, and cleaning cookers, kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery 
• Keeping paperwork and records up to date to be used for future reference for the safety of everyone consuming food 
• Taking stock of all dry and frozen foods before an order and communicating this with the Head Chef 
• Monitoring wastage at all nurseries and suggesting changes to the menu accordingly if a meal is unpopular 

You will need…

• How to cater for children’s dietary requirements by following up-to-date legislation regarding nutrition and through your knowledge of catering for children
• The requirements for receiving the highest rating from the local council’s Environmental Health Department to maintain the high standards already in the setting 
• How to implement all relevant policies and procedures
• You’ll have a L2 Food Hygiene certificate
• You’ll have completed your Allergen Training 

We are the best at …      

• Creating the perfect welcome with our in-person bespoke induction, allowing you to feel supported from day one of your career at Fennies  
• Building those connections between you and our support functions, to ensure you feel part of our wider family and can focus on making an impact for each and every child
• Providing stunning facilities to create an engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn and for your teams to inspire young learners   
• Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together as part of the Fennies family 
• Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to give and receive your nurseries feedback 
• Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies.
• Staying up to date on industry news and methods and supporting your implementation of updates in the nursery.  

We want to offer you:      

• The chance to join the place where you belong; coming together regularly with developmental opportunities that start from your first induction
• Opportunities to develop in your career, with targeted talent mapping and approachable line managers as well as bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists
• It’s important for us to support your requirements with competitive salaries that match or outshine our competitors and a comprehensive pension scheme
• Enjoy comprehensive care and support with our new Bupa Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, direct access to nurses, and online guidance for you and your household, alongside team incentives and up to 33 days annual leave.
• Events to come together and celebrate; from summer BBQs in the sunshine to a Christmas party to remember!
• The Fennies Fresh Café; giving you a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox!
• A referral bonus of £500 for every qualified friend or family member who join the Fennies family

At Fennies we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company with a variety of perspectives and ideas, fostering innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us and be part of a team that embraces diversity and works towards a more inclusive future.

Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!

‘Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required’

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