Job Description
Nursery Chef
Kiddi Caru Writtle
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £26,437- £28,080 (depending on experience and qualifications with
regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Writtle Nursery, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Chef on a 6 month temporary basis to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
About Our Nursery
Forest School: A child-led, nature-based learning experience that offers children the opportunity to learn and explore in the great outdoors.
Free Flow Play: Encouraging autonomy and exploration both indoors and outdoors.
Regular Community Outings: Connecting children with their surroundings in the community.
Famly App: A source of seamless regular communication between staff and families.
OFSTED Rating – Good
Location and Travel
Located in the picturesque village of Writtle, our nursery sits opposite Anglia Ruskin University and near Hylands Park. With excellent bus links to Chelmsford and easy access to the A414 and A12, it’s conveniently suited for commuting families.
What will you be doing
• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager’s to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and 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
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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