Chef
Kids Planet Nurseries
Solihull
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- Recommended by students
- Recommended by parents
- Proper breaks
About Kids Planet Nurseries
Kids Planet Nurseries is a nursery group. They have nurseries in the Midlands and North West England.
Job description from Kids Planet Nurseries
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Kids Planet Nurseries pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
71% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Kids Planet Nurseries pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
56% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Under 23s get paid less than everyone else
Do Kids Planet Nurseries pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 23 get paid less than those above 23.
See what Kids Planet Nurseries pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 23s is less than those who are over 23.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and December 2023.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Kids Planet Nurseries get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
98% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Kids Planet Nurseries pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Kids Planet Nurseries do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
64% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 96% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 2% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 2% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Kids Planet Nurseries worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Kids Planet Nurseries workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
57% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Kids Planet Nurseries workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
53% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Kids Planet Nurseries managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
52% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Kids Planet Nurseries job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Kids Planet Nurseries good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Kids Planet Nurseries feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Kids Planet Nurseries get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
78% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Kids Planet Nurseries enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Kids Planet Nurseries recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Kids Planet Nurseries?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Kids Planet Nurseries head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Kids Planet Nurseries is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Kids Planet Nurseries employees say about their job
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Best thing
Seeing the children grow
Worst thing
Understaff
Kids Planet Nurseries Nursery practitioner, November 2023
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Best thing
Working with the kids and some of the staff are nice.
Worst thing
Almost everything else. You get told not to do something and then the next day you're in trouble because the thing they told you not to do hasn't been done. HR don't respond to you at all, my job description changes all the time to suit what the manager wants yet they won't give me an official written job description so I have to go off what the manager says. I ask for support and I get nothing, I'm given less than a days notice about uniform being incorrect and told that despite them saying they would supply uniform for me, I have to I pay out of pocket. I plan and organise a lot of things for them but don't get any recognition but other people do. Im not allowed to take time off sick because it "burdens the company" yet I have on going health issues that they make hard to get sorted by purposefully making me late for appointments/ not letting me go to appointments easily. Everytime I have booked/ tried to book a holiday they have messed it up in some way by either not paying me for it despite me having enough days. Confirming it with me and then not putting it on the system and being annoyed that I've taken the time off we agreed upon or rejecting holidays without reason that were already approved.
They make a song and dance on social media about mental health and well-being but that's all it is. A dance for Facebook. They don't actually care, they will reduce you to tears and send you back into the rooms sobbing.
Kids Planet Nurseries Chef, October 2023
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