Kitchen Assistant
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Occupation Type
Kitchen and catering assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £12.72 Hour
Contracted Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday 10am-2pm)
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.
With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for Apprenticeship, Nursery practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.
We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About The Role
As a Nursery Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the nursery cook with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0-5. You will assist with various kitchen duties to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained.
About The Nursery
Tops Salisbury Nursery is a 104 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Odstock Road, Salisbury. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £12.72 Hour
Contracted Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday 10am-2pm)
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.
With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for Apprenticeship, Nursery practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.
We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About The Role
As a Nursery Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the nursery cook with the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0-5. You will assist with various kitchen duties to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained.
About The Nursery
Tops Salisbury Nursery is a 104 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Odstock Road, Salisbury. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.
- Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
- Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals and snacks, following a set menu.
- Helping to prepare fresh ingredients, ensuring they are properly cleaned and stored.
- Serving food to children, ensuring appropriate portion sizes.
- Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times.
- Supporting the cook in accommodating children’s dietary needs and allergies.
- Experience in a kitchen environment (experience in a nursery, school, or similar setting is a plus).
- A Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or willingness to obtain one).
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for preparing healthy, nutritious meals for young children.
- A good understanding of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations.
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
- Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
- Successfully complete background and reference checks.
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