Nursery Kitchen Assistant & Housekeeper- Nursery @ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
Join The WonderWorks to Support Families in Film
Location: Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden
Hours: 40 hours per week- Monday To Friday 10am-6pm
Salary: £27,976.00
Application deadline: 19th July 2026
About Us
Due to the nursery at Leavesden expanding we are looking for a Nursery Kitchen Assistant & Housekeeper at an exciting time in our company development.
At The WonderWorks, we’re reimagining early years education by supporting the unique needs of families in the film and TV industry. Our child-led approach centres creativity, curiosity and care in a nurturing, inclusive and imaginative environment for children aged 0–5.
We are guided by values of Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, and Collective Responsibility. We celebrate individuality and believe in doing the right thing-always-for people and planet.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Chef with preparing healthy meals and snacks & stepping in as Chef when they are absent.
- Meet children’s dietary, allergy, and nutritional needs.
- Deliver meals safely and on time to nursery rooms.
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and food-safe.
- Help with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records.
- Support cleaning, laundry, and wider nursery housekeeping.
- Follow health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
- Support children’s wellbeing, learning, and daily routines.
- Building positive relationships with children, families and other team members.
- Be a positive role model to children.
- Model a commitment to child protection, equity and collective care
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Flexible and adaptable to changing nursery needs and events.
- A team player who works well with colleagues.
- Kind, patient, and professional at all times.
- Enjoys cooking, housekeeping, and is willing to help with daily nursery operations.
- Committed to creating a positive, nurturing environment for children.
- Willing to attend training, meetings, and ongoing development.
- Values sustainability, inclusivity, and company values.
Desirable :
- An understanding of working with diverse communities and families
- Experience in a similar role within early years, elderly care, or education settings.
- An interest in the holistic development of young children
- A catering qualification- or experience working in a professional/comercial kitchen role
- Awareness of Food hygeine practices & procedures
Why Join Us?
Purpose-led work: Make a real impact on children’s lives and family well-being
Supportive culture: Work with a team that lifts each other up
Values-led practice: We prioritise kindness, responsibility and integrity over profit
Unique setting: Support families in the heart of a creative industry
Professional growth: Ongoing training, mentoring and team development
Benefits
- Access to private medical insurance
- Well-being programme and support
- Free gym access & fitness classes
- Home-cooked lunch (plus paid lunch breaks)
- Discounted childcare
- On-site parking & free shuttle from Watford Junction
- 28 days annual leave, plus birthday and Christmas leave
- Bereavement leave, sick pay, mentoring and team events
- Casual dress and a kind, collaborative work environment
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including those who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, disabled, or from ethnic or cultural groups underrepresented in early years.
If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
We welcome applicants seeking job-share or flexible arrangements.
Please note our nursery is open 7am-7pm Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,976.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Catering/Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
