At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals for children while keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
- Company: Family-run nursery with a supportive team and a focus on child wellbeing.
- Benefits: 50% employee discount, 31 days holiday, and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a fun workplace with training opportunities and a chance to be recognised as Staff Member of the Term.
- Why this job: Join a caring environment where your cooking makes a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and a passion for nutrition and child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 29500 - 29500 £ per year.
We are looking for a friendly Chef with experience who has a passion for nutrition and excellence in the kitchen to join our well established Nursery in South Croydon.
Main Responsibilities:
- Keep the kitchen clean and beautifully organised
- Washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans
- Meet high quality hygiene standards
- Complete training and continuous professional development
We are looking for someone who:
- Truly cares about good food
- Has a sense of humour
- Shows enthusiasm and patience
- Has an attentive and compassionate nature
- Brings a BIG smile!
The role will be working alongside our amazing Domestic Assistant who will support your role.
About Us:
The vision of Kinderland Day Nurseries is to provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe and healthy. We have two lovely buildings and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest difference in our children's lives! We are based in Central Croydon, Greater London and are a family run Nursery. Our nursery prides itself on the exceptional level of quality care it provides for young children aged between 3 months to 5 years. We provide a loving, caring and friendly environment, one in which children have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in order to reach their full potential.
We work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.
Designated Safeguarding Lead:
We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and co‑ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). There is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting. All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm.
Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.
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Nursery Chef employer: Kinderland
Kinderland Day Nurseries in Croydon is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong emphasis on training and growth opportunities, we foster a supportive and fun work culture where Early Years Practitioners can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Our commitment to high-quality care and education ensures that both employees and children flourish in a nurturing environment.
