Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant!

Part-time 30 hours - Monday to Friday - 11.30am to 5.30pm

At Colchester, we’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £12.71 per Hour
Working Hours: Part-time 30 hours - Monday to Friday - 11.30am to 5.30pm
Location: Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester, Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Support the cook in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for the children.
• Engage in activities like baking with children to create memorable learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety standards.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Previous experience of working with allergens
• A Food and Hygiene certificate
• Drive, passion and care for your work
   

About our Nursery 

Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester, nestled within the serene grounds of Braiswick Primary School, is a purpose-built nursery that utilises eco-friendly building technology. We are proud to provide a secure and stimulating environment where children thrive through play and exploration. Our setting has four age-appropriate rooms designed to support children’s learning and development, all with access to our expansive, free flow, outdoor areas that include a sensory garden, climbing apparatus, mud kitchen, and a bug hotel famously known as ‘Buggingham Palace’ at Colchester nursery. Conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the A12 and a brief 10-minute walk from Colchester North Station, Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester is nestled within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School on Apprentice Drive, off Bergholt Road. Parking is available on site.

 
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.