Job Title: Nursery Chef
Location: Winterbourne Earls, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Wiltshire, Sp4 6HA
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Salary: £13.21 - £13.70 per hour (£27,688.16 - £28,715.20 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Benefits
* Birthday Off
* 6 fully paid sick days
* Cashback Healthcare Plan
* Retail Discounts
* Recognition & Reward
* 50% Childcare Discount
* 24/7 Virtual GP Access
* 24/7 Counselling Support
* Discounted gym Membership
* Personal Financial Advisor Access
* Pension Discovery
* Learning platform Access
Qualifications
* Essential:
o Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
o A friendly, positive approach when working with children, parents, and colleagues
o A clear understanding of health & safety, food safety, and safeguarding responsibilities
* Desirable:
o Previous experience working as a Nursery Chef or within an early years or childcare setting
o Knowledge of Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines
Responsibilities
* Preparing and cooking nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance
* Ensuring all children’s dietary needs and allergies are met, providing suitable alternative meals where required
* Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times
* Completing daily cleaning checks and recording them on the appropriate checklists
* Serving meals in line with nursery routines
* Managing laundry duties
* Monitoring kitchen and cleaning supplies and ordering replacements when required
* Using appropriate signage to highlight wet floors or potential hazards
* Following Kindred’s Health & Safety Manual, policies, and procedures
* Creating homely, comforting mealtime experiences for children
* Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff
* Participating in staff meetings and nursery events
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm. All staff are expected to act in accordance with Kindred’s safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times.
Why Join Kindred?
* Supportive Culture – Strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging
* Career Development – Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow within the organisation
* Work-Life Balance – Structured working hours and flexible shift options
* Competitive Pay & Benefits – Regularly benchmarked salaries, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
* Award-Winning Family – A company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success
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