Chef

Pertemps Network Catering; Beacon Hill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals on duty

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Network Catering is seeking an experienced Chef to join a busy residential school activity centre kitchen. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for large groups, while upholding food safety, allergen management and HACCP standards.

This role offers live-in accommodation, meals on duty and ongoing training. Enhanced DBS is required, and a full UK driving licence is preferred due to the remote location of the centre.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering environments.
• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering.
• Strong allergen management and food safety knowledge.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Good IT skills (email and basic Office apps).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-volume catering

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Job description

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.