Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / General Nursery Assistant
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Are you passionate about nutrition, sustainability, and supporting young children's wellbeing? Do you enjoy cooking wholesome meals from scratch and being part of a warm, nurturing environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are a well-established, eco-sustainable nursery committed to giving children the very best start in life. We believe that healthy, nutritious food plays a vital role in children's development and wellbeing, and we take pride in preparing fresh, organic meals from scratch every day.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and energetic Kitchen Assistant / General Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Your Role
Kitchen Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and serving of fresh, organic meals and snacks.
- Support the delivery of our nutritious menu, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
- Wash up and ensure kitchen areas remain clean, organised, and well-stocked.
- Confidently cover the kitchen and meal preparation for extra hours when the Chef is on annual leave or absent.
- Share our passion for healthy eating, sustainability, and nourishing young children through quality food.
Nursery Support & Housekeeping
- Assist the nursery team with end-of-day routines and activities.
- Help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Support children's wellbeing and comfort as required.
- Carry out light housekeeping duties, including tidying play spaces, cleaning surfaces, organising resources, and helping maintain a clean, welcoming nursery environment.
- Support the smooth running of the nursery as part of a collaborative team.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has cooking experience and enjoys preparing fresh meals from scratch.
- Is highly efficient, organised, and able to work independently.
- Takes pride in maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Is reliable, proactive, and flexible.
- Has a warm, caring, and positive attitude.
- Is passionate about children's wellbeing and understands the importance of a nurturing environment.
- Shares our commitment to sustainability, healthy living, and environmental responsibility.
- Brings enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine love for working around young children.
- Has a positive, can-do attitude and is happy to muck in wherever needed to support the team and nursery community.
- A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and previous experience in a nursery, school, or catering environment would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive, and passionate team.
- The opportunity to work in a nursery that values sustainability, nutrition, and child wellbeing.
- A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution to children's early years experiences and healthy lifestyles.
If you are passionate about cooking nutritious organic food, care deeply about children's wellbeing, and want to be part of an eco-conscious nursery community, we would love to hear from you.
Hours: 1:30pm – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £13.45/hour (£14.18/hour when covering Chef duties)
Location: Pelican Nursery, Roath, CF24 3DZ
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Experience:
Work Location: In person
