Nursery Chef

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

Job summary

A leading UK childcare provider seeks a Nursery Cook for their facility in Fareham. The ideal candidate will prepare nutritious meals and manage kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety. Responsibilities include menu development, staff support, and maintaining professional relationships with nursery staff. This role offers numerous benefits, including a cash bonus and wellness support, while emphasizing a nurturing and safeguarding environment for children. Food Safety Certification is preferred.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition rewards

Great workplace certification

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a childcare environment.
• Knowledge of healthy cooking practices and nutrition for children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of healthy meals for children.
• Support catering staff and ensure compliance with health standards.
• Manage kitchen documentation and audit processes.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition knowledge

Team collaboration

Menu preparation

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 8 December 2025 at 06:00

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

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley, 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 ahost of attractive benefits including:

• 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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Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA, UK