Kitchen Assistant – Kiddi Caru Taunton, part of Grandir UK
Salaried at £26,437 (with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child‑focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
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
- Big childcare discount
- £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
About Our Nursery
Our nursery setting offers a safe and stimulating environment where children can progress through their Early Years journey at their own pace. Our eight bright, airy playrooms are named after local fruits and tailored to each stage of a child’s development.
Our Taunton Nursery
Our Taunton Nursery offers three vibrant gardens for safe, stimulating outdoor play, including mud kitchens and vegetable‑growing areas. We also have a dedicated forest school practitioner guiding children in exploring nature, developing motor, social, and physical skills.
Activities
Engaging early years programmes include Sing and Sign, Boogie Mites, Make and Bake, and Yoga, plus local park outings to connect children with their community and environment.
OFSTED Rating
We are delighted to be rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard
- Carrying out all catering activities in line with the budget
- Ensuring any comments regarding the catering operation are noted and acted upon immediately
- Purchasing supplies through the agreed suppliers
- Ensuring all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act are complied with
- Covering all duties in times of Cook’s absence
- Assisting within the nursery rooms, as advised by either the Nursery Manager or the Cook
Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 % for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 % 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
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 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.
Catering Assistant in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: Grandir UK
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of both its staff and the children they care for. Located in Chelmsford, the nursery offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and a childcare discount, fostering a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early education while enjoying a rewarding career in a nurturing environment.
