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United Kingdom , Winterbourne Earls

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Salary:

26619.20 - 27772.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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