Nursery Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing childcare provider in London is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals and maintain food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate, excellent communication skills, and a passion for nurturing children's health. This full-time role offers up to £25,700 annually and various employee benefits including enhanced sick pay and discounts.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
• Values should align with Listening, Learning, and Leading.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for children, ensuring high standards of hygiene.
• Build relationships with the team to maintain food safety standards.
• Adhere to allergy policies and create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Nutritional cooking

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Chef to join our team at Kido location: 185 Estcourt Road, London SW6 7HB

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

Why choose Kido?
The Chef role offers a salary range of up to £25,700, for a full time, 40 hours per week position .Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
Your birthday off
70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
£1000 refer a friend bonus
Enhanced sick pay
Annual performance-related pay increases
Brilliant career progression opportunities
Company awards, celebrations and team social events
Access to a healthcare cash plan
Early access to pay through the Hastee app
Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
Cycle to work scheme

What being a Nursery Chef involves
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Chef, you'll be more than just a chef; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You’ll take the lead in ensuring the children are fuelled with wholesome food throughout the day. Your role goes beyond cooking as you’ll be an advocate for nutritious meals, communicating our carefully curated menus to both children and parents.
The food you’ll prepare will be provided by our food partner, which you’ll compliment by creating healthy and filling breakfast and snacks, nourishing the children to empower their learning and play. The kitchen will be your domain and you’ll take the reins, ensuring it's a pristine and hygienic space for food prep, owning tasks like washing up, sterilising and general cleaning.
You’ll be proud of operating to the highest standards complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations. By building strong relationships with the wider team, you’ll ensure standards are maintained throughout the nursery and allergy policies are strictly adhered to.
We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow.

What we’re looking for
For the Nursery Chef role, it is essential that you hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t hold this already, then we can help you to achieve this.
Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
You must hold the right to work in the UK
If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team


What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

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