Fast-Track Chef Program

JCA Adventure; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant catering team at JCA Adventure's Condover Hall as part of the Fast-Track Chef Program. This full-time internship offers comprehensive training to advance your culinary career, with responsibilities including meal preparation and adherence to hygiene standards. Enjoy benefits like free meals, no late nights, and participation in staff events.

Benefits

Comprehensive training to advance your culinary career

Free meals during shifts

No late nights

Time off during Christmas and New Year

Participation in staff events

Employee discounts via Benefits Hub app

Friends & Family Days

Qualifications

• Experience in larger catering environments is a bonus.
• Comfortable working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Catering to various dietary requirements.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards

Passion for innovation and high-quality food

Customer-focused

Job description

Join to apply for the Fast-Track Chef Program role at JCA Adventure

Are you looking to grow into a budding Chef? Seeking training to take yourself to the next culinary step?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant catering team at our Children’s Activity Centre, Condover Hall, located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Condover Hall is an elegant Grade I listed Elizabethan sandstone building, known as the grandest manor house in Shropshire, situated in a conservation area on the outskirts of Condover village. The restaurant offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner for guests and staff. During peak times, Condover Hall can host up to 600 guests, creating a fast-paced environment with crowd-pleasing menus.

This role provides training through our partners, enabling you to progress from a Trainee to a fully qualified Chef, including roles such as Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Head Chef.

What are we looking for?

• Catering experience with a desire to become a Chef
• Experience in larger catering environments (e.g., schools, events) is a bonus but not essential
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards
• A passion for innovation and high-quality food
• A customer-focused team member comfortable working with children and young people

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring high standards and adherence to company guidelines
• Catering to various dietary requirements
• Working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
• Following due diligence procedures such as HACCP
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and storage areas

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive training to advance your culinary career
• Free meals during shifts
• No late nights; earliest start at 6-7 am and latest finish at 7-8 pm
• Time off during Christmas and New Year
• Participation in staff events at Condover Hall
• Employee discounts via our Benefits Hub app
• Friends & Family Days, including free activities like abseiling or canoeing

*Our Recruitment Team is based at our Head Office in Brighton, so you may receive calls from a Brighton number (01273).

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Travel Arrangements

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