Nursery Chef - Tooting

Kido Holdings PTE Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Nursery Chef, where your passion for wholesome food and child care can shine. In this role, you'll create nutritious meals that fuel young minds and bodies, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive team, you'll thrive in a nurturing setting that values diversity and inclusivity. Enjoy generous benefits including a substantial annual leave package, discounts on childcare, and a referral bonus. This is your chance to make a real difference in children's lives while building a rewarding career in an expanding international company.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Your birthday off

70% discount on childcare

£500 referral bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Company events and social activities

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for nutritious meal preparation and child care.
• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children and communicate menus effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

Nutritional Meal Preparation

Team Collaboration

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety 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:

St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Mitcham CR4 2BD

We are an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, located in London and Windsor. We are expanding, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year! At Kido, we blend Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a mix of free and structured play, an engaging learning environment, and love, care, and attention provide the best foundation for children’s early years.

Why choose Kido?

The Chef role offers a salary up to £25,700 for a full-time, 40-hour week. Part-time options available—let us know your preference! Join us to build a rewarding career in a growing international company. Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% discount on childcare (subject to availability)
• £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance pay increases
• Career progression opportunities
• Company events and social activities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early pay access via Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Cycle to work scheme

What being a Nursery Chef involves

As the heart of Kido, you'll be passionate, ambitious, and people-oriented. You’ll ensure children are fueled with wholesome food, advocate for nutritious meals, and communicate menus to children and parents. The food will be provided by our partner, complemented by healthy breakfast and snack creations. You’ll maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen, adhering to Health & Safety, Environmental Health, and COSHH regulations. Building strong team relationships and strictly following allergy policies are essential.

We value diversity and create a nurturing environment respecting each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical needs. Your attention to detail will help our nursery be a safe space for all children to thrive.

What we’re looking for

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (we can help you obtain this if needed)
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to provide details of unspent convictions if shortlisted, and undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What’s next?

If you’re ready to join Kido and build a fulfilling career, apply today! Our Talent Partners will contact you to discuss the next steps. For questions, email us at [e-mail].

Connect with us on:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kidolondon/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7...
• Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions are protected and not disclosed to employers. For details, visit the Ministry of Justice website or see here. Shortlisted candidates will need to disclose all unspent convictions before interview, and undergo an enhanced DBS check upon employment. For guidance on disclosure, seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock at http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Our recruitment procedures follow our safer recruitment policy, and successful candidates will undergo necessary checks, including DBS and barred list checks.