Chef

Kids Planet, a family-run childcare business, values its staff and treats childcare as a profession, offering growth opportunities for all employees. They are currently seeking a Nursery Chef for their Handforth location, providing a work-life balance with no weekends or bank holidays. The role includes creating nutritious meals, and staff enjoy benefits such as free meals, training opportunities, enhanced leave policies, and a supportive work environment. Applicants should have catering experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential, with an enhanced DBS check required for all staff.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!
Being a Nursery Chef at Kids Planet gives you the opportunity to work Monday to Friday, NO WEEKENDS or BANK HOLIDAYS and allows you to be inventive creating menus and giving our children access to delicious tasting meals.
Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world.
We are currently looking for a Nursery Chef at Kids Planet Handforth.
Why become a Nursery Chef with Kids Planet Handforth?
* We are based at a gym, at which our team receive exclusive discount.
* A beautiful open plan setting with a warm and friendly team
* We have a free onsite car park
* Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!
* Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
What’s in it for you?
* Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
* Accredited training with the KP Academy.
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.
* Regular staff rewards.
* Team appreciation events.
* Long service awards.
* Dedicated wellbeing package.
* Highly discounted childcare.
* A day off for your birthday.
A Nursery Chef at Kids Planet Handforth gets:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension plan.
* Annual leave including bank holidays.
* Monday to Friday.
* Access to the Kids Planet Chef Academy for Further Training.
What a Nursery Chef needs:
* Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.
Like the sound of joining our family?
Apply today to be a Nursery Chef with Kids Planet Handforth!
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self—and flourish!
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (preferred)
* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Handforth – Chef