Nursery Cook - Kids Planet Hagley Road - Birmingham, England

Nursery Cook - Kids Planet Hagley Road - Birmingham, England

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 were 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 Hagley Road as a Nursery Cook !

Being a Nursery Cook 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.

Were now looking for a Nursery Cook to join our team, someone whos ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Hagley Road ?

• Excellent transport links

• Montessori setting

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

• Crowned NMTs Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

• 80% Childcare Discount T&Cs apply

What we offer our Nursery Cook s:

• 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, its all about you !

• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance .

• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How youll make a difference as a Nursery Cook :

• 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 Cook 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 Hagley 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 selfand 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.