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Kids Planet is a proud family-run business. We do things with heart and are 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 Kids Planet Knutsford as a Nursery Cook! This role is Monday to Friday only, with no weekends or bank holidays.
Why Kids Planet Knutsford?
* Purpose built building with onsite parking
* The team is very well established
* 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
What We Offer Our Nursery Cooks
* 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
How you’ll make a difference as a Nursery Cook
* Preparing healthy, nutritious meals, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements for all children
* Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen and ensuring compliance with environmental health standards
* Collaborating with children and the nursery team in snack-making and baking activities
What a Nursery Cook Needs
* Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs
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.
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