Chef

GU26, Beacon Hill, Surrey
£26500 - £32083/annum

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 and live in requirements

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

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