At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for adventurous kids in a fun kitchen environment.
- Company: Join PGL, a leader in shaping young lives through outdoor adventures.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days annual leave, birthday off, and discounts at over 800 retailers.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities and mentoring.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying a balanced schedule and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Bring energy, communication skills, and a passion for food safety.
The predicted salary is between 29159 - 29159 £ per year.
Earn £29,159.93 (live-off rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair). Full Time Permanent Contract. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?
Make a difference as an Assistant Chef. Fuel children for adventure and provide nourishing meals in a warm, inviting dining room. Our catering team prides itself on serving tasty, high-quality, nutritious meals to keep the adventure going. Enjoy a balanced schedule with no late nights and guaranteed Friday or Saturday evenings off each week during non-peak periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for guests.
- Work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
- Support guests and team members in the dining room.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate energy, drive, and determination.
- Enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen in a fun and friendly team.
- Personable with excellent communication skills.
- Excellent food safety, hygiene, and dietary knowledge.
Core Values
Our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT unite us.
Inclusive Workplace
No matter your background, ethnicity, sexuality/gender identity, SEND, neurodivergence or anything else… PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave (+8 bank holidays), birthday off, paid volunteering days.
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- Career growth, mentoring, multiple pathways across UK or French locations.
- 24/7 access to Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Program.
- Sector-leading family-friendly policies and contributory pension.
- Financial wellbeing platform for borrowing or saving directly from your salary.
- Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family and discounts at 800+ retailers.
Safety & Checks
All centre-based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (DBS or PVG). You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (e.g., passport, birth certificate). Certain convictions may affect your application; we assess each case individually.
Equal Opportunity
We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone.
Assistant Chef in Shrewsbury employer: PGL
PGL is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering competitive pay rates above the National Minimum Wage and a range of benefits including generous accommodation and meal packages. With a vibrant work culture centred around adventure, teamwork, and inclusivity, employees have access to training programmes and career pathways that foster personal growth while making a meaningful impact on young people's lives through outdoor activities. Join us at our stunning Hindhead location, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment.
