Early Years Kitchen Assistant

September 24, 2026

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – From £14.15 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location – Lewisham, South London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Brockley Nursery, situated in Lewisham, London. The nursery is a short walk from St Johns train station and is close to Lewisham. Our Benefits<ul><li>From £14.15 per hour</li><li>Childcare discount of 40% for first child</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*</li><li>Pension</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more</li><li>Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach</li><li>Shift options: 27 hours a week</li></ul>*Subject to T&Cs The RoleAs an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams. What we’re looking for<ul><li>Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property</li><li>Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating</li><li>Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies</li><li>Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post</li><li>Sound knowledge of COSHH</li><li>Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li></ul> Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!

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