London

Nursery Chef

Kido Schools

Hospitality

Negotiable

Description

Location
London, Kido International Nursery & Preschool London Fields E8 3NJ

Hours
Full time (hours to be confirmed during recruitment process)

Salary
£27,000 per annum

About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! We are excited to announce a brand new launch and are looking for a Nursery Chef to join our growing team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing nursery group that champions career growth and development like no other. As a Nursery Chef, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious, balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm for preparing healthy meals for children and a commitment to food safety and hygiene are essential.

About you
You are passionate about nutrition and childcare, motivated to contribute to a positive nursery environment, and eager to grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation. You value teamwork and are committed to maintaining high standards of food preparation and safety.

Qualifications
Relevant food hygiene qualifications are preferred. A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development is essential.

Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Your birthday off
- 100% free childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Confidential employee assistance programme and access to a wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and ensures recruitment procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children. Successful candidates will be required to provide details of unspent convictions and those not filtered prior to interview and undergo pre-employment checks before appointment is confirmed.

Benefits

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. *If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848 *Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Expiry date: 26/09/2026

Nursery Chef

Company:

Kido Schools

Job Type:

Full-time, Entry Level

Location:

London