By preparing healthy, nutritious meals, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements for all children.
Through maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen, ensuring compliance with environmental health standards.
By collaborating with children and the nursery team in snack-making and baking activities.
Requirements
* Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.
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.
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and were 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.
Join Our Team
Join Kids Planet Clayton as a Chef! This role is based on 40 hours per week. 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.
Were now looking for a Chef to join our team, someone whos ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Clayton?
* A well-established, long-standing team
* Multicultural and diverse setting
* Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
* Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
* 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply
What We Offer
* 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, its all about you!
* Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
* Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
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