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Kido Tolworth Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Chef - Tolworth

Kido Schools
Hospitality
Hospitality
Negotiable
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Description

Location
Kido Tolworth Nursery & Preschool

Hours
Full time (hours to be confirmed during the 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! As the Nursery Chef, you'll be more than just a chef; you'll 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, supporting their wellbeing and enjoyment.

Requirements

Experience
Experience working in a kitchen environment is preferred. Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting is an advantage but not essential.

About you
Your values will align with our three core values - Listen, Learn and Lead. You must hold the right to work in the UK. You will be a positive role model, passionate about providing nutritious meals and supporting children's health and wellbeing. You will be enthusiastic, reliable and committed to contributing to a vibrant nursery culture.

Qualifications
It is essential that you hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you do not hold this already, we can support you to achieve it. As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check. Sponsorship applications are not supported at this time.

Benefits
By joining Kido you will get: 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 Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub Cycle to work scheme 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: 15/08/2026
Nursery Chef - Tolworth
Company:
Kido Schools
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Kido Tolworth Nursery & Preschool