Assistant Chef

Position: Assistant Chef (Permanent)
Assistant Chef role in Guildford - £28,140 per annum plus excellent benefits
Full-time role at a residential activity centre, 5 days out of 7, split shifts, no late evenings, live-in available if needed

We're recruiting an Assistant Chef to join the catering team at a residential activity centre near Guildford, set in a scenic countryside location close to Hindhead in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The centre welcomes children and young people year-round for multi-day residential stays focused on outdoor adventures and activity-based learning.

In this role, you'll support the kitchen team in preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals to fuel busy, active days - from early breakfasts to evening meals following full days of activities. This is a full-time, permanent position offering structured split shifts, no late evenings, and the option of live-in accommodation.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

Full-time role, 5 days out of 7 with structured split shifts

* No late evenings, supporting a healthy work-life balance

* Salary of £28,140 per annum

* Generous holiday allowance, including 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 required

Key Responsibilities:

Support the preparation and service of nutritious, well-balanced meals for children, staff and visitors

* Assist with catering for medical, dietary and allergen requirements

* Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and health & safety

* Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

* Work collaboratively with the wider catering team

* Assist with wider centre duties within a busy residential activity environment

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment

* Basic understanding of food hygiene and allergen control

* Ability to stay organised and work calmly under pressure

* A flexible, team-focused approach to working split shifts

* Food Safety qualification (desirable, not essential)
If you're looking for an Assistant Chef role in Guildford offering stability, development and sociable hours within a residential activity-centre setting, please apply now.

Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ (phone number removed)
Location │ Guildford
Role │ Assistant Chef

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