Chef - Kids Planet Edinburgh Way

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Free meals

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies and events

Birthday leave

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in England is seeking a passionate Chef to join the team. This role offers a unique chance to work Monday to Friday with no weekends or bank holidays. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. The company values inclusivity and offers various perks like a childcare discount, training opportunities, enhanced leave, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should have catering experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, preferably in a nursery or similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is necessary.
• Understanding of special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children with dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and comply with health standards.
• Collaborate in cooking activities with nursery staff.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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.

Join Kids Planet Edinburgh Way as a Chef!

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.

We’re now looking for a Chef to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Edinburgh Way?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Chefs:

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 Chef:

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.

What a Chef needs:

Catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Sound like the place for you?
Apply today to join Kids Planet Edinburgh Way

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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.