Nursery Chef

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's nursery provider in Wythenshawe seeks a Chef to prepare healthy meals and maintain kitchen standards. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts, allowing creativity in menu design and providing nutritious meals for children. Ideal candidates will have catering experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate. A supportive team and various employee perks are included.

Benefits

Free meals

Staff rewards and events

80% Childcare Discount

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, preferably in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy kitchen.
• Collaborating with children in baking activities.

Skills

Catering experience

Food preparation for special dietary needs

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing healthy, nutritious meals, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements for all children.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy kitchen and ensuring compliance with environmental health standards.
• Collaborating with children and the nursery team in snack‑making and baking activities.
• Working Monday to Friday, with no weekend or bank holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous 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 Kids Planet Wythenshawe?

• 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 & C 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.