Nursery Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,437 - 28,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl. holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance for employees 18–65

Flexible working options

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Sick pay from day 1

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Chef for our Kiddi Caru Brislington nursery. The role involves cooking meals for children, developing 6 monthly menus, and supporting the catering team. Salary is £26,437 – £28,080 with regular pay reviews, and there are extensive benefits and flexible working options.

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery with career progression and a strong benefits package, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 6 monthly menus with staff and managers for feedback and final product.
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager.
• Monitor catering standards to maintain high practice.
• Recruitment and selection of catering staff in the nursery.
• Audit kitchens to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure kitchen paperwork is complete, accurate and up to date.
• Establish professional working relationships with nursery staff.

Skills

Chef

Menu planning

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Chef

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437 - £28,080 (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

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

Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Brislington is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Brislington

At Kiddi Caru Brislington, 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.

Location and Travel

• On-site parking available
• Good public transport links with local bus routes nearby and easy access via the A4
• Convenient location for commuting from Bristol, Keynsham and Bath
• Close to local amenities including shops, cafés and green spaces

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.