Chef

PGL; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure camp provider in Hindhead is on the lookout for a Chef to join their supportive catering team. Offering an annual salary of £32,828.13, this role emphasizes providing nutritious meals for guests without the pressure of menu creation. Candidates should ideally have experience in high-volume catering and possess strong organisational skills. Enjoy the benefits of 20 days annual leave, paid volunteering days, and discounted family breaks. This role guarantees minimal late nights while supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Paid volunteering days

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Free/discounted PGL breaks for family

Qualifications

• Experienced caterer from a high-volume environment is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of food handling and allergen requirements.
• Strong organisational skills to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class nutritious meals for guests.
• Responsible for food preparation and cooking.
• In charge of stock ordering and cost control.
• Coach junior team members on catering tasks.
• Minimize late nights and ensure time off on weekends.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Organisational skills

Ability to manage workload effectively

Coaching junior team members

Education

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Earn £32,828.13 per annum (live off rate) – our pay system is benchmarked and fair.

Full Time Permanent Contract.

You’ve just discovered a Chef position like no other … PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. But that’s not all… we’re part of something bigger. We’re powered by PGL Beyond, a group of inspiring companies with a common purpose to deliver enriching and transformative experiences to the next generation.

Make a difference as a Chef. Having fun is hungry work Our catering team is proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new cuisines to keep the adventure going.

Chef role

As a Chef at PGL you’ll be part of a friendly & supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You'll provide first class nutritious meals for our many hungry guests without the pressure of menu creation or sourcing ingredients from scratch. You’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, stock ordering & organisation, cost control & coaching of junior team members. You will work a minimum number of late nights, with a Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside of our peak season) and limited working over Christmas - this could be the perfect role to develop your career in catering without sacrificing your social life or that all important family time!

Responsibilities

• Provide first class nutritious meals for hungry guests.
• Food preparation and cooking.
• Stock ordering, organisation and cost control.
• Coaching of junior team members.
• Work minimum number of late nights, Friday/Saturday evening off most weeks.

Qualifications

• An experienced caterer, ideally gained in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling allergen and dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational skills, managing your own time and workload effectively – working well under pressure.
• Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering.

Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), birthday off, paid volunteering days and option to purchase additional holiday.
• A career with ongoing growth, development, mentoring, multiple pathways and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Program.
• Sector leading family friendly policies and contributory pension.
• Financial wellbeing platform with borrow or save directly from your salary.
• Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.

For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please refer to the full documentation. For any enquiries specific to this role please email [e-mail].

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments. We also require an enhanced criminal record check (DBS/PVG) for all centre based employees.

Fair pay and benefits for all.