The Willows, Nicholson Rd, Torquay TQ2 7XA, UK
Job Description
Kiddi Caru Torquay
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £12.71ph
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Torquay is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Kitchen assistant to join our team. In this role you are there to s upport the chef in preparing nutritious, delicious meals and help maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
Working hours: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday
Why You'll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Torquay
At our nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
- Christmas and New Year shutdown.
- Flexible working options available.
- £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensuring all food production, service, and presentation meet the required standards.
- Carrying out all catering activities in line with the allocated budget.
- Responding promptly to any feedback regarding the catering operation.
- Purchasing supplies through approved suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Covering all duties during the Cook's absence.
- Assisting within the nursery rooms as directed by the Nursery Manager or Cook.
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
- Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
- Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
- Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
- Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully 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, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
- Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- 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 and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
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.
The Willows, Nicholson Rd, Torquay TQ2 7XA, UK
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