Nursery Chef

Grandir UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Nursery Cook who will oversee the kitchen and prepare healthy meals for children. Responsibilities include menu planning, supporting staff, ensuring catering standards, and maintaining kitchen compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in a kitchen and a passion for child welfare. Join a business recognized as a 'Great Place To Work' offering 31 days of annual leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

'Thank You' appreciation days

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in childcare settings.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals and follow dietary requirements.
• Skills in menu planning and staff guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menus based on feedback.
• Support and guide catering staff.
• Monitor catering standards.
• Assist in recruitment of catering staff.
• Audit kitchens to ensure compliance.
• Maintain kitchen paperwork.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Catering standards

Communication

Job description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

If you likecooking up a stormyou are the person we are looking for...

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Bristol, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Cook to oversee the kitchen and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food for our children.

Join us and enjoy

• Recommendfriends and family to work for usand be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

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

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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