Nursery Chef - Maternity Cover at Kinderland South Croydon

Kinderland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a friendly and passionate Chef to cover maternity leave in a nurturing nursery environment. This role is perfect for someone who loves good food and cares about providing quality meals for children. You will work alongside a supportive team, ensuring high hygiene standards and catering to individual dietary needs. With opportunities for training and a generous holiday package, this is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children while enjoying a fulfilling career in a family-run nursery.

Benefits

50% Employee Discount

CPD Opportunities

Salary Reviews

31 Days Holiday

Wellbeing Support

Training Opportunities

Staff Member of the Term Voucher

Qualifications

• Passion for nutrition and excellence in the kitchen.
• Ability to cater to individual dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Catering to individual dietary requirements and needs.
• Keep the kitchen clean and well-organised.
• Meet high-quality hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering

Hygiene Standards

Nutrition

Teamwork

Education

Catering Qualification

Job description

Nursery Chef - Maternity Cover at Kinderland South Croydon

South Croydon, Surrey

Full Time, Temporary

25 Apr 2025

Catering

Job Description:

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)·· Wellbeing Support ---

We are looking for a friendly Chef on a maternity cover basis who has a passion for nutrition and excellence in the kitchen to join our well-established Nursery in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing environment where your cooking truly makes a difference!

Main Responsibilities:

• Catering to individual dietary requirements and needs.
• Keep the kitchen clean and well-organised.
• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Meet high-quality hygiene standards.

We are looking for someone who…

• Truly cares about good food!
• Has a sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and patience
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• A BIG smile!

The role will be working alongside our amazing Domestic Assistant who will support your role.

About Us..

The vision of Kinderland Day Nurseries is to provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe, and healthy. We have two lovely buildings and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest difference in our children's lives! We are based in South Croydon, Greater London, and are a family-run Nursery.

Our nurseries pride themselves on the exceptional level of quality care it provides for young children aged between 3 months to 5 years. We provide a loving, caring, and friendly environment, one in which children have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop to reach their full potential.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd, we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive, and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. We strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have designated persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and coordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). There is always at least one designated person on duty during the nursery's opening hours.

All applicants should be aware that a significant part of the role involves ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction program, and a 3-month probation period. All successful candidates will receive extensive training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) specify that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please disclose any criminal convictions except those 'spent' or otherwise ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If none, please state so. Employment is contingent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd, we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive, and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment, and have robust procedures to prevent impairment of children’s health and development. We also strive to protect children from radicalisation and promote acceptance and tolerance of diverse beliefs and cultures.

Data protection

We are committed to complying with data protection legislation, collecting only the data necessary for recruitment and employment purposes. The information you provide in your application will be used solely for recruitment and employment-related activities, and all data will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.