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 Woodlands as a Chef
Why Kids Planet Woodlands?
Good parking facilitiesRecently refurbished settingGreat Place to Work Certified 2025/26Ranked 1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running80% Childcare Discount
- This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. 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.
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 Nursery 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 Woodlands. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
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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