Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Nursery Kitchen Assistant 

• Fennies Woodside 

• Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon

• Salary: Up to £26436 per year plus potential for quarterly bonuses 

• Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm 

 

Create healthy, delicious meals that help children grow, thrive and enjoy every day. 

At Fennies, we know that great nutrition is a key part of early childhood development. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support our Nursery Chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals in a safe, high-quality kitchen environment. 

 

Why join Fennies? 

We support our team members with great benefits and a positive working environment. 

 

Competitive salary and bonus 

• Up to £25,396 annual salary 

• Performance-related bonuses 

• £500 referral bonus 

 

Work-life balance 

• Monday to Friday 

• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays 

 

Wellbeing benefits 

• BUPA Wellbeing Support 

• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café 

• Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations 

• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards 

 

Career development 

• Full training 

• Support and mentoring from experienced Catering Managers 

• Opportunities to grow with Fennies 

 

About the Role 

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the nursery kitchen, helping to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, development and enjoyment of food. 

 

You will: 

• Assist with preparing fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day 

• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness 

• Help with kitchen organisation, cleaning and stock rotation 

• Support the Nursery Chef with food preparation and service 

• Ensure all allergens and dietary requirements are followed carefully 

• Contribute to a smooth and positive mealtime experience for children 

 

Your role is essential in helping create a safe, enjoyable environment where children can develop healthy eating habits. 

 

What we’re looking for 

You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’re reliable, hard-working and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly. 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Interested in working in a kitchen or catering environment 

• A strong team player who enjoys supporting others 

• Organised, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced setting 

• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene