Field Support Chef

Part of Grandir UK Kiddi Caru, Sowton - Exeter Part of Grandir UK Salary £15.50ph plus Travel Expenses Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru nurseries based in Exeter, Devon and Somerset is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Field Nursery Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day. This role is to work between 5 nurseries within the area, including Sowton, Matford Green, Taunton, Torquay and Plympton. Travel expenses included. Why You'll Love Working at Kiddi Caru At our nurseries, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Big childcare discount.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues. What Will You Be Doing
• Prepare 6 monthly menus gaining feedback from catering staff, Managers and Regional Manager's to produce final product
• Support and guide catering staff and Nursery Manager
• Monitor catering standards to maintain the highest levels of practice
• Assist and support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
• Audit kitchens in a timely fashion, ensuring they meet TCC and PSN
• Check that all kitchen paperwork is fully complete, accurate and up to date
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with Nursery staff Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service. Even More Benefits
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDQJ