Kitchen Assistant
Kiddi Caru Hitchin
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Hitchin is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Kitchen assistant to join our team. In this role you are there to support the chef in preparing nutritious, delicious meals and help maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
Why You'll Love Working at Grandir
At Kiddi Caru Nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
- Christmas and New Year shutdown.
- Flexible working options available.
- Big childcare discount.
- £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
About our Nursery
Our well-resourced playrooms provide a safe, creative space where children can explore, learn, and follow their interests. Children move between rooms based on readiness, with Bumblebees for babies, Ladybirds for younger toddlers, Caterpillars for older toddlers, and Butterflies for preschoolers.
Our garden is divided into two areas—one for babies and toddlers, the other for older children—and features a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, and a forest area, offering a stimulating outdoor environment for all ages.
Location and travel
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hitchin is conveniently situated near Park Gate shops and offers easy access to a local park, just before Swanwick train station. Nestled on Grove Road near the River Purwell. With its central location in Hitchin, our nursery is easily accessible for all.
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensuring all food production, service, and presentation meet the required standards.
- Carrying out all catering activities in line with the allocated budget.
- Responding promptly to any feedback regarding the catering operation.
- Purchasing supplies through approved suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Covering all duties during the Cook's absence.
- Assisting within the nursery rooms as directed by the Nursery Manager or Cook.
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
- Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
- Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
- Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
- Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
- Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
- The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
- Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- 24-hour remote GP appointments.
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
