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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 Winterbourne Earls, Wiltshire, 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Previous experience working as a Nursery Chef or within an early years or childcare setting
Knowledge of Safer Food Better Business and COSHH guidelines