Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our nursery in Burton Latimer. The role involves not only assisting with serving meals, preparing light meals and snacks, and tidying up after mealtimes, but also taking an active role in cooking and preparing fresh, healthy meals for our children in line with dietary needs and menus.

This position is for 20 hours per week, working 14:00-18:00, Monday to Friday.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, with over 30 years’ experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place children’s well-being at the heart of everything we do.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an informal chat on 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, two satisfactory references, and undertake an enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.

Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
• Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family
• Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
• Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think
• Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
• Length of Service awards – time with us means treats for you
• Summer and Christmas parties – all work and no play is a myth
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme – because you matter to us

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.