Kitchen Assistant – Early Years

Overview

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery – Part of the Farm Day Nurseries GroupFarm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks.Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.Mead Open Farm Day Nursery’s ethos is focused on outdoor learning, natural materials and resources and following a “child led” learning approach. Offering a unique environment and learning experiences for the children in our care. Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are now recruiting for our nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard.Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join us on a permanent, part time contract, to assist from 10:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday.PLEASE NOTE: This position is ALL YEAR ROUND.Benefits

Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeingFree lunches and drinks every day for our staffWPA “NHS Top up” – including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expensesTastecard for all permanent staff – Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets and days out.28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 daysRefer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – no limit on the number of referrals you can make!An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunitiesRegular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!Staff awards ceremony – with prizes worth up to £500!Staff summer bbq, and Christmas partyExtra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!Free parkingQualifications and Skills

No qualifications necessary, but experience working in a similar role as a Kitchen Assistant is a must. Maintaining cleanliness, supporting during mealtimes, handing out food to the children, washing up and managing the dishwasher etc…“Mead Open Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff”Farm Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ..... full job details .....