Nursery Chef

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Wythenshawe is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare healthy meals for children, maintain kitchen standards, and engage with children in cooking activities. The role offers a competitive salary, no weekend work, and a supportive team environment. Applicants must have catering experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Long service awards

Birthday off

80% childcare discount

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a nursery setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain a clean kitchen ensuring health standards.
• Collaborate with children in cooking activities.

Skills

Catering experience

Food preparation for dietary needs

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

By preparing healthy, nutritious meals, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements for all children. By 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and accommodate allergies and special dietary requirements for all children.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen and ensure compliance with environmental health standards.
• Collaborate with children and the nursery team in snack-making and baking activities.

Qualifications

• 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. 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.

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.

Why join us

• 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.
• Good transport links.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• 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 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.