Kiln Ln, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW, UK
Job Description
Posted Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 05:00
Nursery Chef
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £26,437 - £28,080 per annum (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 Nursery in Harlow, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in cooking up a storm for our children every day with a range of different meals and snacks.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Harlow
At our nursery, you will 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 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% 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.
- 24-hour remote GP appointments.
- Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- 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 which 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.
Kiln Ln, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW, UK
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Nursery Chef in Harlow employer: Grandir UK Limited
Grandir UK Limited offers an exceptional working environment for Early Years Educators at the Kiddi Caru nursery in Hitchin, where you can enjoy flexible hours and a generous benefits package. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive team culture, you will have the opportunity to inspire young minds while benefiting from career progression and a comprehensive range of perks, including a company pension and 33 days of holiday.
