Company: toadhall-nursery
Location: Winnersh
Posted: April 25th, 2026
Kitchen Assistant
Winnersh - RG41 5RB
20hrs per week - 12-4pm Mon, Tues, Thurs and 1-5pm on Wed & Fri
£12.71 per hour
We are currently looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team.
About you
You will have experience working in a kitchen environment, be passionate about preparing and cooking healthy, nutritional food, enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team, and respond well to instruction and direction.
About the role
To assist and support the Nursery Chef in day-to-day catering duties, providing the nursery children with balanced, healthy and nutritious meals, and to adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedure at all times, observing cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
We offer the following benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
Company Bonus Scheme
Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Supporting the Cook/Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children
Ensuring that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen is of the highest standard in accordance with Environmental Health requirements and legislation
Following COSHH procedures
Ensuring that children are served the correct food, being aware of allergies at all times
Receiving and unloading food and equipment deliveries
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Demonstrable experience of working in a kitchen
Experience of cooking with fresh ingredients using a set menu and recipes
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Required)
Knowledge and experience of health and safety standards is desirable
Hardworking and organised team player
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