Kido Barnes Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Chef

Kido Schools

Hospitality

£27,000/Year

Full-time

Description

Location
Kido Barnes Nursery & Preschool, 28 Priests Bridge, London SW14 8TA

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 an exciting opportunity to join a growing nursery group that champions career growth and development.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential. A passion for preparing nutritious meals for children is key.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with a commitment to promoting healthy eating habits. You are a team player who values communication and engagement with children, parents and colleagues. You are aligned with Kido’s values and culture, and eager to contribute to a positive nursery environment.

Qualifications
Relevant food hygiene and safety qualifications are desirable. A willingness to learn and develop within the role 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 and terms)
- 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 wellness hub access
- Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced pre-employment checks including Disclosure & Barring Service (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.

Benefits

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: 11/12/2026

Nursery Chef

Company:

Kido Schools

Salary:

£27,000/Year

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kido Barnes Nursery & Preschool