Early Years Kitchen Assistant

  • Published on 06/25/2026
  • Livingston (W9)
  • To be defined

Description:

Nursery – Livingston

Salary – £27,976.00 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Livingston

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We are looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Livingston nursery.

Our Benefits

£27,976.00 per annum

Childcare discount of 40% for first child * T&C Apply

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience within a cooking role, preferably within a nursery or care home

Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating

Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post

Sound knowledge of COSHH

Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents

Ability to work under pressure

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including a PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!