What’s in it for you
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1. Full-time position working 5 days out of 7 with planned split shifts
* No late evenings, supporting a healthier work-life balance
* Salary of £33,700 per year
* Generous holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
* Option to purchase additional annual leave and take paid volunteering days
* Ongoing training, mentoring and clear career development pathways
* Opportunities to work across other UK or European locations
* 24/7 access to wellbeing and mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Family-friendly policies and a contributory pension scheme
* Financial wellbeing tools allowing you to save or borrow directly from your salary
* Free or heavily discounted family breaks, plus discounts at over 800 retailers
* Live-in accommodation available, if needed
Key Responsibilities:
2. Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals to a high standard for children, staff and visitors
* Cater for medical, dietary and allergen requirements with care and attention
* Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, HACCP and health & safety standards
* Support the organisation and day-to-day running of the kitchen team
* Manage your own workload while contributing to continuous improvement
* Assist with wider centre duties within a busy outdoor residential activity environment near Ashford
What we’re looking for:
3. Previous experience as a cook or Chef in a high-volume catering environment
* Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen control and dietary requirements
* Ability to stay organised and work calmly under pressure
* A flexible, team-focused approach to working split shifts
* Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (desirable, not essential)
If you’re looking for your next Chef role in Ashford, offering stability, development and sociable hours within a residential activity-centre setting, please apply now.
Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ 935059
Location │ Ashford
Role │ Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.