Field Support Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Refer a friend bonus (£500)

Flexible working options

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Kiddi Caru nurseries in Exeter are seeking a Field Nursery Chef to support catering across multiple sites. You will prepare menus, oversee staff, and ensure high standards in meals for children. This hands-on role requires travel between nurseries and close collaboration with nursery teams.

The position offers flexible working, generous benefits, and travel expenses covered; join a supportive team focused on child wellbeing and meal quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

Job description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Field Support Chef

Part of Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru, Sowton - Exeter
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £15.50ph plus Travel Expenses

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Carunurseries based in Exeter, Devon and Somerset is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Field Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

This role is to work between 5 nurseries within the area, including Sowton, Matford Green, Taunton, Torquay and Plympton. Travel expenses included.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

At our nurseries, you will 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.
• £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.

What will you be doing

• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff

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.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 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 which 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.