Nursery Chef

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements for all children.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen, ensuring compliance with environmental health standards.
• Collaborate with children and the nursery team in snack‑making and baking activities.
• Work Monday to Friday (no weekends or bank holidays) as a fixed‑term Nursery Chef covering maternity leave.
• Complete regular safeguarding and other training as required.

• Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (mandatory) and enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and completion of regular safeguarding training.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. As a proud family‑run business, we value care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&scott; apply

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks
• Accredited training through KP Academy and bespoke learning platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption
• Well‑being goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards, birthday off day, competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance
• Friendly central support team always on hand