Chef

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading activity centre in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Chef to manage a busy kitchen serving young children and adults. The role includes overseeing meal preparation, ensuring high standards of food safety, and managing a catering team. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in high-volume catering environments and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef from a high-volume background.
• Experience managing or supervising in a busy kitchen environment.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations during meal times.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food while maintaining cleanliness.
• Manage allergy checks and food safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Management

Allergen Management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent

Management qualifications

Job description

Chef Education Activity Centre Shrewsbury

The Opportunity

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef to oversee a busy kitchen at an activity centre for young children and adults.

The Role

You will be a key member of the catering team to ensure that the catering operations runs smoothly and efficiently during breakfast, lunch and dinner times. You will prepare, cook and serve food, always adhering to procedures. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, temperature checks and allergy management.

The role is working 5 days out of 7 42 hours per week overtime available

Shift patterns will either be 5.30am 1.30pm or 1.30pm 8.30pm

The ideal applicant

We are looking for an experienced chef from a high-volume background, with some experience managing or supervising working within a busy environment. An enhanced DBS check is required.

We would welcome candidates from the MOD, Contract Catering, large Event and Wedding venues, large busy pub chains and hold the following qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety and allergen management

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent

Management qualifications and proven experience of coaching and mentoring your team

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Created on 21/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom