Nursery Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley, Fareham is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to join our team. You will prepare a range of meals and snacks for children, following monthly menus and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Hours of work are 40 per week, alternating between early and late shifts. We offer strong benefits, flexible working, a supportive team and clear progression opportunities within a valued childcare group.

Job description

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Cook

Whiteley

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£26,437-£27,456 per annum) (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 Day Nursery in Whiteleyis looking for a motivated and enthusiasticChef 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.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, alternating weekly between 8:00am–5:00pm and 8:30am–5:30pm.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

At Kiddi Caru, 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.

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK