Kitchen Assistant
full-time•East Hertfordshire
About this role
Kitchen Assistant
Department: Nursery Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reporting To: Sarah Lord
Compensation: £26,437 / year
Description
We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.
At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!
At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!
As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support our Chef to create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy. With your dedication and passion, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Your key responsibilities
- Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.
- Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines.
- Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages.
- Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
- Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
- Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
- Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
- Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.
Our Kitchen Assistant should have...
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen.
- Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs.
- A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held).
- A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families.
- A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals.
- A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible.
- The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times.
- A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
- Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
- A love for customer service.
The N Advantage package
- Competitive salary – £26,437 per annum Pro rate to 25 hours per week
- Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
- Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
- Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
- Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
- Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
And that’s not all!
- Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
- Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
- Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
- Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
- And much, much more!
Why N Bishop Stortford?
This position is Monday to Friday 25 hours per week 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Join our wonderful team at this 92-place nursery, located in the vibrant heart of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Getting here is a breeze! Just a short walk from Bishop’s Stortford station, with excellent train and bus links that make commuting simple.
Why N Family Club?
At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.
Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.
What's next?
If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
Other facts
Tech stack
Cooking,Food Safety,Dietary Needs,Customer Service,Teamwork,Time Management,Food Preparation,Hygiene Standards,Creativity,Motivation,Communication,Relationship Building
About N Family Club
✨ We’re here for dreams of all sizes.
From the children taking their first steps to the educators taking their next big career leap, we’re here to make every dream a reality.
At N, we know our teams do one of the most important jobs in the world: helping children grow, learn and thrive. That’s why we give our educators the respect, care and opportunities they deserve.
We’re a warm and inclusive community where everyone belongs. With nurseries across London, Essex, Surrey, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Kent, Sussex and the West Midlands, we’re growing fast and always looking for people who want to go beyond, be outstandingly outstanding and play as a team.
We’re proud to be:
🏆 Great Place To Work certified (2025–2026 and 2024–2025)
🌟 #30 in the UK Best Workplaces list (Super Large category)
🌸 #35 in the UK Best Workplaces for Women (Super Large category)
🎓 A UK Best Workplace in Education & Training (Super Large category)
As a B Corp Certified company, we’re using business as a force for good - for our people, our families and our planet.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.nfamilycareers.com/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Education Management
Founding Year: 2017
What you'll do
- Assist with cooking fresh, nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met. Support the Chef with kitchen management tasks and maintain high hygiene standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Kitchen Assistant do at N Family Club?
As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family Club, you will: assist with cooking fresh, nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring dietary needs are met. Support the Chef with kitchen management tasks and maintain high hygiene standards..
Why join N Family Club as a Kitchen Assistant?
N Family Club is a leading Education Management company.
Is the Kitchen Assistant position at N Family Club remote?
The Kitchen Assistant position at N Family Club is based in East Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Kitchen Assistant position at N Family Club?
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