Nursery Cook Kiddi Caru Hanham Part of Grandir UK Salary: £26,437-£28,080 – Depending on Experience and Qualifications, with Regular Pay Reviews Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Hanham is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic 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 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 Big childcare discount £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 bright and airy nursery features four spacious rooms—Discoverers, Explorers, Creators and Inventors—designed to support children at every stage of development. Each room is filled with natural light and high-quality, mostly natural resources to encourage learning and creativity. We are proud of our highly trained and dedicated team, many of whom hold Level 5 qualifications in Early Years education. They are committed to continually improving our nursery and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all children. Our expansive outdoor space includes two large grassed areas, with free-flow access all year round so children can explore and enjoy the outdoors in all weathers. Location and Travel Not far from Hanham Methodist Church, our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is located in a picturesque eco village near Hanham Hall. We are lucky to be surrounded by green spaces and local parks, all within walking distance. As we are located near the local high street and ring road, we are a great options for commuting families traveling by car. We also have a café and gym next door for your convenience! 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&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 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. #Chef #Cook #Cooking #Nursery #Nursery chef #Nursery cook #early years #catering manager