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Kido Streatham Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Chef

Kido Schools
Hospitality
Hospitality
£27,000/Year
Full-time
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Description

Location
Kido Streatham Nursery & Preschool, 113 Blegborough Rd, London SW16 6DL

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Up to £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! As the Nursery Chef, you will be more than just a chef; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You will take the lead in ensuring the children are fuelled with wholesome, nutritious food throughout the day. Your role goes beyond cooking as you will advocate for healthy meals and communicate our carefully curated menus to both children and parents. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a remarkable career within a fast-growing international company that champions career growth and wellbeing.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential. Enthusiasm for preparing nutritious meals for children is key.

About you
You will align with Kido’s core values of Listen, Learn and Lead. You must hold the right to work in the UK and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be a positive, motivated individual who values teamwork and communication.

Qualifications
It is essential to hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you do not currently hold this qualification, support will be provided to help you achieve it. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check in line with safer recruitment practices.

Benefits
This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! For the Nursery Chef role, it is essential that you hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t hold this already, then we can help you to achieve this. Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead You must hold the right to work in the UK If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time. What’s next? 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: 21/11/2026
Nursery Chef
Company:
Kido Schools
Salary:
£27,000/Year
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Kido Streatham Nursery & Preschool