Kitchen Assistant - Stepping Stones Nursery

Overview

Location: 168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5BN

Position: Nursery Chef

Employer: MiChild Group

Salary: From £12.25/ph

“Small Steps. Giant Leaps.”

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Stepping Stones Nursery, proudly rated as “Good” by Ofsted, has a capacity of 57 children and has been part of the MiChild Family since 2020. Located in Hazel Grove, near Stepping Hill Hospital, our nursery serves both public and hospital staff families.

We have recently completed a full refurbishment, and soon we will include a hub for staff training and development across the MiChild Group. Our nursery features three newly refurbished large playrooms and an expansive garden area, accessible from all three rooms. This outdoor space offers our children and staff countless opportunities for engaging in outdoor learning activities, allowing us to immerse ourselves in imaginative play—like baking a cake in the mud kitchen or exploring our five senses through full-body sensory play.

Conveniently situated off Bramhall Moor Lane, we are just a 15-minute drive from Stockport Town Centre. For those using public transport, we are on multiple bus routes, with one route dropping you off within a 10-minute walk of the nursery. If you're traveling by train, Woodsmoor station is also within walking distance. Additionally, we have car parking facilities available for drivers.

During breaks, you may want to take a walk. Within a short distance, you can easily access three different gyms and shops, including SPAR and Morrisons.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Joining bonuses for a variety of roles*
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives/Bonuses
  - Vouchers/ Gift Cards and up to £1,500 of holiday vouchers*
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave* (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

* T&Cs apply

• Please note the hours for this role are 1pm- 4pm (Monday to Friday). There will however be a degree of flexibility between Dec 2025
  -Sept 2026 that we can provide more hours between the hours of 9am and 1pm. After this time the successful candidate would then work alongside our main cook from Sept 2026.
• The successful candidate must have previous experience within a working kitchen environment
• Demonstrable experience as a skilled Cook ideally in a School or Nursery setting
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate as a minimum
• Excellent culinary skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills are essential
• Working on your own initiatives

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.