Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking nutritious meals in line with Kindred menus and Safer Food Better Business guidance
- Ensuring all children's dietary needs and allergies are met, providing suitable alternative meals where required
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times
- Completing daily cleaning checks and recording them on the appropriate checklists
- Serving meals in line with nursery routines
- Managing laundry duties
- Monitoring kitchen and cleaning supplies and ordering replacements when required
- Using appropriate signage to highlight wet floors or potential hazards
- Following Kindred's Health & Safety Manual, policies, and procedures
- Creating homely, comforting mealtime experiences for children
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff
- Participating in staff meetings and nursery events
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm. All staff are expected to act in accordance with Kindred's safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times.
Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and creating warm, homely mealtime experiences for young children? Do you enjoy working in a role where your care, creativity, and attention to detail directly support children's development and wellbeing?
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A friendly, positive approach when working with children, parents, and colleagues
- A clear understanding of health & safety, food safety, and safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable:
- Previous experience working as a Nursery Chef or within an early years or childcare setting
- Knowledge of Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines
At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.
Salary: £13.21 - £13.70 per hour (£27,688.16 -£28,715.20 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Benefits:
Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference, At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.
- Supportive Culture - Strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging
- Career Development - Ongoing training, support, and opportunities to grow within the organisation
- Work-Life Balance - Structured working hours and flexible shift options
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Regularly benchmarked salaries, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
- Award-Winning Family - A company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success
Our Recruitment Process
- Interviews: Rolling interviews
- Expected Start Date: ASAP
- A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the nursery
- Background checks including references, DBS, and qualification verification, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy
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Nursery Chef in Northampton employer: Kindred Nurseries
At Kindred, we pride ourselves on being more than just a nursery group; we are a family that fosters a supportive culture and prioritises employee growth. As a Bank Team Member in Bournemouth, you'll enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and access to structured training and career development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Join us to experience a rewarding work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
