Nursery Chef

Nursery Chef
Kiddi Caru Coronation Road-Downend
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £30,160 a year- Full time, permanent, regular pay reviews

Lead our Coronation Road Kitchen
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Coronation Road is looking for a full-time Nursery Chef to lead the kitchen, set high standards and run the kitchen day to day.

Why You’ll Love Working 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.
What You Get

• Maternity and adoption leave at full pay for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave at full pay for 4 weeks.
• Childcare discount of 50% for your own children.
• Company pension, with Grandir contributing 2%

Family and Wellbeing

• 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.

Time Off

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• The Grand Event – up to an extra week of annual leave for a significant life event after 2 years' service.
• Flexible working options available.

Health

• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.

Money and Perks

• £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

Growth and Recognition

• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Our Location
Located at 3A Coronation Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5SN, our nursery enjoys a peaceful setting in South Gloucestershire while remaining well-connected with transport links to Staple Hill, Mangotsfield, Emersons Green and beyond.

What You Will Do

• Cook for two sites, including our local Downend Nursery, offering a great development opportunity for someone looking to progress in their role.
• Prepare six-monthly menus, gathering feedback from catering staff, Managers and the Regional Manager to produce the final menus.
• Support and guide catering staff and the Nursery Manager.
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice.
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager with the recruitment and selection of catering staff.
• Audit kitchens in a timely manner, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN requirements.
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is complete, accurate and up to date.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with nursery staff.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience working as a chef or cook, ideally within a nursery, childcare setting, school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of preparing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals suitable for babies and young children.
• Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and kitchen health and safety procedures.
• A relevant food hygiene qualification, ideally Level 2 or above.

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 – 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.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and 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.

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