Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook food to the Company standard, ensuring healthy meals and snacks for children of all ages.
* Take full charge of the kitchen working alongside the catering assistants.
* Manage Kitchen Assistants on a day‑to‑day basis including holidays, absence, grievance etc.
* Comply with Health and Safety Company policies and legislation.
* Perform physical work such as lifting heavy pans, carrying boxes with hot food, unloading deliveries.
* Complete all relevant paperwork, e.g. Transfer sheets, Daily Diary (HACCAP), Menu Planning.
* Be responsible for all ordering.
* Use Famly to collect correct information on numbers and dietary requirements.
Qualifications
* Previous management experience, preferably within a catering setting.
* Positive, approachable attitude.
* Food Hygiene knowledge and/or certificate.
* Safeguarding certificate.
* Full DBS clearance.
* Ability to take direction and meet deadlines.
* Comfortable being around children and willingness to interact with them and encourage eating.
* Car driver desirable.
EEO Statement
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.
About Kids Planet Ashbourne House
Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Benefits
* Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
* Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
* Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
* Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
* Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
* Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
* Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
* Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
Why Kids Planet Ashbourne House?
* Located close by to local schools.
* We are a 5‑minute walk down to the beach.
* 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&Cs apply.
Job Details
Join Kids Planet Ashbourne House as a Multi-site Nursery Chef!
As a Nursery Chef you will work Monday to Friday, NO WEEKENDS or BANK HOLIDAYS, and have the opportunity to be inventive creating menus and giving our children access to delicious tasting meals.
We need you to work closely with our dedicated Kitchen Assistants to deliver high‑quality meals across six settings. You will be ready to get stuck in, inspire creativity, and help children thrive.
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