Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Chef Mat Cover to join our team at our Bethnal Green nursery: St Peter’s Mission Hall, 56 Warner Place, London, E2 7DA.
We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 14 Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we’re still growing! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Why choose Kido?
The Chef role offers a salary range of up to £25,000, for a full time, 40 hours per week position. We are looking for a Maternity cover that could turn into a full time position - location tbc on post maternity cover role. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
* Your birthday off
* 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
* £500 refer a friend bonus
* Enhanced sick pay
* Annual performance-related pay increases
* Brilliant career progression opportunities
* Company awards, celebrations and team social events
* Access to a healthcare cash plan
* Early access to pay through the Hastee app
* Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
* Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
* Cycle to work scheme
What being a Nursery Chef involves
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. Your role will primarily include:
* Ensuring the children are fuelled with wholesome food throughout the day, advocating for nutritious meals
* Communicating our carefully curated menus to both children and parents
* The food you’ll prepare will be provided by our food partner, which you’ll compliment by creating healthy and filling breakfast and snacks, nourishing the children to empower their learning and play
* You’ll take the reins in the kitchen, ensuring it's a pristine and hygienic space for food prep, owning tasks like washing up, sterilising and general cleaning
* Operating to the highest standards complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations
* Building strong relationships with the wider team, you’ll ensure standards are maintained throughout the nursery and allergy policies are strictly adhered to
We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow.
What we’re looking for
* For the Nursery Chef role, it is essential that you hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t hold this already, then we can help you to achieve this.
* Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
* You must hold the right to work in the UK
* If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bethnal Green, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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