Chef

Job Details

Chef


Salary: Up to £32,083 DOE
Location: Residential School Activity Centre
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available
 

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role in a unique residential setting?

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join a catering team at a busy residential school activity centre. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your culinary skills with a role that helps create memorable experiences for children and young people.
 
Working within a fast-paced hospitality environment, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals whilst maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for large groups
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management and HACCP procedures
  
  
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene
  
  
• Support stock management, food ordering and waste control initiatives
  
  
• Assist in the supervision and development of kitchen team members
  
  
• Cater for a variety of dietary and medical requirements
  
  
• Ensure food presentation and service standards remain consistently high
  
  
• Support the wider operation of the residential centre when required
   

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience working in a high-volume catering environment
  
  
• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
  
  
• Strong knowledge of allergen management and food safety procedures
  
  
• Excellent customer service skills
  
  
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
  
  
• Good IT skills, including email and basic Microsoft Office applications
  
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and young people
  
  
• Previous supervisory experience within a catering environment
  
  
• Experience in a residential, education or hospitality setting
  
  

 

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required (or willingness to obtain one)
  
  
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to the location of the centre
  
  
• Flexibility to support the needs of a residential operation
  
  

 

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £32,083 DOE
  
  
• Live-in accommodation available
  
  
• Meals whilst on duty
  
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
  
  
• A supportive and friendly team environment
  
  
• The opportunity to work in a rewarding setting where no two days are the same

If you're a passionate Chef who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service and would like to work in a unique residential school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your catering career.