Nursery Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 20,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited in Redhill is seeking a Nursery Chef who will prepare meals for children, ensuring they are nutritious and appealing. The role involves creating menus, overseeing kitchen standards, and collaborating with a supportive team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery.

Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, particularly within a childcare environment. A commitment to high-quality food and a nurturing approach is essential. The position offers competitive pay and generous benefits including annual leave and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for children essential.
• Ability to create healthy and nutritious menus.
• Skill in monitoring and guiding staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus based on feedback from staff.
• Support and guide catering staff.
• Audit kitchens to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Catering experience

Menu planning

Team leadership

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Salary - £12.71 - £14.76 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Redhill is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery 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 Day Nursery?

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

About Our Nursery

Our Approach

At Kiddi Caru Redhill, we follow a play-based, child-centred curriculum inspired by the Curiosity Approach, supporting children to explore, discover and learn through their interests. Our focus is on building confidence, independence and key early skills in a nurturing environment.

Our Location

Located on the Watercolour development just outside Redhill town centre, our nursery is surrounded by nature, including the nearby Moors Nature Reserve, and is within easy reach of Redhill train station, ideal for commuting families.

Our Team

Our experienced and passionate team create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued. Staff work closely with families to support individual development and ensure each child thrives during their early years.

Facilities

We offer well-resourced, age-specific playrooms and multiple outdoor garden spaces, including mud kitchens and a growing garden. Children also benefit from a calming sensory room and a home-from-home environment designed for comfort and exploration.

Activities

Children enjoy a wide range of enriching activities such as Boogie Mites, Mini Mites, yoga, PE sessions, Make and Bake and Forest School. These experiences support physical development, creativity and teamwork through fun, hands‑on learning.

Community Outings

Regular outings form a key part of nursery life, including trips to local ponds, parks and shops, as well as visits to a local care home, helping children build confidence and connect with their community.

Ofsted

Kiddi Caru Redhill is rated “Good” by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care, learning and a supportive environment where children can flourish.

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 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks 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, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• 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.

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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.