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Nursery Chef

Job details
Posting date: 25 October 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 November 2024
Location: Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1JF
Company: Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: am9iLTY1OmFwcC0zMg==

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Summary

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support ---

NEW NURSERY OPENING = FABULOUS NEW OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for a friendly a Chef with experience who has a passion for nutrition and excellence in the kitchen to join our new Nursery opening in Jan 2025!

Main Responsibilities:

  • Create inspiring menu’s for under 5's
  • Prepare delicious nutritious meals!
  • Keep the kitchen clean and beautifully organised
  • Washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans
  • Meet high quality hygiene standards
  • Complete training and continuous professional development!

We are looking for someone who…

  • Truly cares about good food!
  • Has good communication skills
  • Sense of humour
  • Enthusiasm and patience
  • An attentive and compassionate nature
  • A BIG smile!

About Us..

The vision of Kinderland Day Nurseries is to provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe and healthy. We have two lovely buildings and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest difference in our children's lives! We are based in Croydon, Greater London and are a family run Nursery.

Our nurseries pride themselves on the exceptional level of quality care it provides for young children aged between 3 months to 5 years. We provide a loving, caring and friendly environment, one in which children have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in order to reach their full potential.

Our new nursery is situated in Central Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station, South Croydon Station, and West Croydon Station. The nearest tram stops are George Street Tram Stop, Wellesley Road Tram Stop, and East Croydon Tram Stop. We are also conveniently located for many bus routes.

We are looking for a Chef to join our team at the beginning of January 2025. We look forward to recieving your application!

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and

co-ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise ‘protected’, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none, please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Data protection

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes. We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes.

Benefits
  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Vacancy Reference: Nursery Chef

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