Kitchen Assistant Kiddi Caru Colchester Part of Grandir UK Salary £26,437 (with regular pay reviews) Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Colchester is currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work alongside our Nursery Chef and provide our children with healthy, nutritious
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru At Colchester 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
About Our Nursery
Facilities & Playrooms A warm, home-from-home setting inspired by Hygge, with calming baby and toddler rooms, natural resources, and access to outdoor spaces that support curiosity and school readiness. A dedicated sensory room offers inclusive, exploratory play. Garden A vibrant outdoor space with mud areas encourages hands-on, creative, and sensory play. Activities & Outings Engaging activities like Sing and Sign and PE build confidence and development, while regular outings—including trips to the Wivenhoe Trail—inspire curiosity, teamwork, and real-world learning. OFSTED Rating – Good
Location and Travel Conveniently located near the town centre, our nursery is easily accessed via Hesper Road behind the pharmacy, with allocated parking for stress-free drop-offs and pick-ups. Please note that sat nav may direct you to the main road—look out for our welcoming entrance!
What will you be doing • Ensuring all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard • Carrying out all catering activities in line with the budget • Ensuring any comments regarding the catering operation are noted and acted upon immediately • Purchasing supplies through the agreed suppliers • Ensuring all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act are complied with • Covering all duties in times of Cooks absence • Assisting within the nursery rooms, this will be advised by either the Nursery Manager or the Cook
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits • Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks • Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks • Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid • Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid • Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks 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, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets • 24 hour remote GP appointments • 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
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
