Nursery Chef - High Barnet NEW LAUNCH

Kido International; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery and preschool provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Nursery Chef to lead food preparation and promote nutritious meals to children. You will be the ambassador of Kido's values while ensuring a wholesome dining experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate and share the core values of Listen, Learn, and Lead. This full-time position offers a range of benefits including 20 annual leave days, free childcare, and performance-related pay increases.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Values align with the 3 core values – Listen, Learn and Lead.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to provide details of all unspent convictions and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are fed wholesome food throughout the day.
• Advocate for nutritious meals, communicating menus to children and parents.
• Act as an ambassador for Kido's values and culture.

Job description

Position

Nursery Chef - High Barnet NEW LAUNCH at Kido

Job Details

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido High Barnet Nursery & Preschool

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Education Administration Programs

Salary

£26,436 - £27,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Chef, you'll be more than just a chef; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You’ll take the lead in ensuring the children are fuelled with wholesome food throughout the day. Your role goes beyond cooking as you’ll be an advocate for nutritious meals, communicating our carefully curated menus to both children and parents.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Values align with our 3 core values – Listen, Learn and Lead
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to provide details of all unspent convictions and undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of Safer Recruitment

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Wellbeing programme including confidential employee assistance and wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Application Process

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team, apply today. We will contact you to arrange an initial phone call and discuss the next stages. For any questions, reach out via [e-mail].

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/.

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and not subject to disclosure. Shortlisted candidates will provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. Unlock – phone [phone], text 07824 113848.

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Equal Opportunity

Kido is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.