Chef - Swindon - £32,000 + Benefits
Full-time | Residential Catering | Live-in available | Work-life balance
We're recruiting for a Chef to join a busy residential activity centre in the Swindon area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for a stable, full-time role within a unique, fast-paced environment, catering for children and young people attending residential stays.
You'll be part of a well-established kitchen team, preparing and serving high-volume, nutritious meals while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety.
Why apply?
* £32,000 salary, full-time permanent role
* 5 days out of 7 rota with a mix of early and late shifts
* Live-in accommodation available if required
* Enhanced holiday allowance including bank holidays and birthday off
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee wellbeing and support services
* Discounts on retail, leisure and family breaks
* Opportunities to work across other UK and European locations
Key responsibilities:
* Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for large residential groups
* Cater for dietary, allergen and medical requirements
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards
* Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
* Work efficiently in a high-volume catering environment
* Contribute to continuous improvement within the kitchen team
* Support wider site operations where required within a residential setting
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy kitchen environment
* Strong understanding of xsngvjr food hygiene and allergen control
* Ability to stay organised and perform under pressure
* Flexible, team-focused approach to shift-based work
* Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable but not essential)
If you're looking for your next Chef role in the Swindon area, offering stability, development and a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ 935942
Location │ Swindon
Role │ Chef
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