Chef

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as a Nursery Chef at Kids Planet Woodstock Road, where you can create delicious meals for children while enjoying a supportive work environment. With no weekends and various employee benefits, this role offers a great work-life balance. You'll be part of a team that values growth and inclusivity, dedicated to providing the best childcare experience.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

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

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Create menus and provide delicious meals for children.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of food preparation

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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 Woodstock Road.

Why become a Nursery Chef with Kids Planet Woodstock Road?
Staff driven competitions such as Awe and Wonder.
Close to town centre.
On good bus route / cycle route with bike shed.
Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What's in it for you?
Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
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 Woodstock Road gets:
Competitive salary.
Pension plan.
Annual leave including bank holidays.
Monday to Friday.

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 Woodstock Road!

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: GBP29,221.00 per year

Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Woodstock Road - Chef