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 limited late nights, with a Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside of our peak season) and no 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!
Key Responsibilities:
* Food preparation and cooking.
* Stock ordering and organisation.
* Cost control and coaching of junior team members.
Qualifications:
* Enjoys the buzz of working in a busy kitchen as part of a fun and friendly team.
* 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.
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. Will you join us? 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.
Benefits:
* 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), birthday off, paid volunteering days, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
* A career with ongoing growth, aided development, mentoring, multiple pathways and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
* 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program.
* Sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension.
* Access to our financial wellbeing platform where you can borrow or save directly from your salary.
* Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.
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