Nursery Chef

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.
• Why Join Kindred?
• 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
• Our process includes:
• 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
• Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
• To apply for the Nursery Chef position, please click the "Apply" button, complete the application form, and include your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
• We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days .
• Thank you for considering a career with Kindred .
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check .
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• ROL

Requirements

• Essential:
• 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

Additional Information

Job Title: Nursery Chef Location: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6BJ Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round 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 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? 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. Due to a new opportunity, we're excited to welcome a Nursery Chef to our friendly and dedicated team in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom . Whether you're an experienced nursery chef or looking to bring your catering skills into an early years environment, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive setting where 91.71% of our team would recommend Kindred as a great place to work .

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