Kitchen Assistant – Gillingham
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Position Overview & Specifications
Tops Days Nursery in Gillingham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team, working on a part-time capacity.
Employees benefit from being minutes away from local shops, the library and convenient transport links for both buses and trains!
The 96 place is lucky enough to have an enclosed garden in which the children can play, plant and potter. Not only this, but the nursery is surrounded by country walks and locals parks just waiting to be explored! The nursery run a number of extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
If you want to play a pivotal role in educating the next generation in an award winning, sustainable day nursery… join our family today!
Benefits:
- Health & Wellbeing. We know that sometimes life can be a bit tricky, or you might need a little guidance and support. We offer Counselling session, Yoga Therapy, Mental Health First Aider on call, private medical scheme and so much more!
- Childcare Discounts. It is not always easy to cover the costs of childcare, so we are really pleased to offer you a generous up to 60% discount within Tops Day Nurseries to support your family’s needs.
- Birthdays Off. Sure, Birthdays with colleagues can be fun but we give you the day off to celebrate, YOU! Plus, the longer you collaborate with Tops Day Nurseries, the more your holiday entitlement grows.
…. AND MUCH MORE!
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Duties:
- Assist the Nursery Cook to provide enjoyable meals for children.
- Work with the Nursery Cook to ensure food is purchased in good time and within budget.
- Provide a safe environment within the kitchen.
- Keep the kitchen clean and tidy (cupboards kept clean, fridge/freezer defrosted regularly, oven cleaned regularly)
- Ensure meals are served appropriately and ready on time.
- Involve yourself as a leading team member of food hygiene team, to ensure that all aspects of food hygiene law adhered to.
- To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery.
Minimum requirement:
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Previous cooking experience
- A clear and valid DBS
Benefits:
- Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
- 29 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Company pension
- Staff welfare scheme
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant – Gillingham roles across Tops Day Nurseries's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,679 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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