About the Role
Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Basingstoke, part of Grandir UK, is looking for a Nursery Chef to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food. If you enjoy cooking and want to make a positive impact on children’s well‑being, you are the person we are looking for.
Benefits
* Cash bonus for recommending friends and family
* Discount on childcare
* 31 days annual leave (FTE), plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period
* Well‑being Day – an extra day off for staff
* Access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at 100’s of high‑street stores, turning points into cash
* 24/7 remote GP appointments
* Cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
* ‘May I say thank you’ event in May to appreciate hard work and dedication
* Great Place To Work certification – putting people at the core of what we do
Responsibilities
* Prepare 6 monthly menus, gaining feedback from catering staff, managers and the Regional Manager to produce the final product
* 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 in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
* Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN standards
* Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
* Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff
Qualifications & Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check required
* Supported by Grandir UK’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Individual and Family Services
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