- Earn £32083.53 (live off rate) per annum(our pay system is benchmarked andfair)
- PermanentContract
Made byadventure
PGL is shaping the next generation throughextraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmeshelp children discover the fun of being outdoors, promotewellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills forlife. Will you join theadventure?
We’re part of somethingbigger
We’re proud to be part of PGLBeyond, a network of educational travel brands whichempowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – throughexceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom.Together, we’re making adifference.
Make a difference as aChef
Having fun is hungry work! Our catering team is proudto serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuringfavourites and new cuisines, to keep the adventuregoing.
As a Chef at PGL you’ll be part of a friendly &supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You’llprovide first class nutritious meals for our many hungry guestswithout the pressure of menu creation or sourcing ingredients fromscratch. You’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, stockordering & organisation, cost control & coaching of juniorteam members. You will work a minimum number of late nights, with aFriday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside ofour peak season) and limited working over Christmas – this could bethe perfect role to develop your career in catering withoutsacrificing your social life or that all important familytime!
Are you a PGLPerson?
- Enjoys the buzz of working in a busy kitchen as part ofa fun and friendly team.
- An experienced caterer, ideally gained in a high-volumeenvironment.
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handlingallergen and dietaryrequirements
- Strong organisational skills, managing your own timeand workload effectively – working well underpressure.
- Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Award in SupervisingFood Safety inCatering.
Above all, it’s our core values of FUN,SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK andRESPECT that uniteus.
A place tothrive
No matter your background, ethnicity, sexuality/genderidentity, SEND, neurodivergence or anything else… PGL is a place tobe yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good andcelebrate what makes you brilliantlyunique.
Fair pay and benefits forall
- On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bankholidays), you’ll also enjoy yourbirthday off, have paidvolunteering days to help worthwhilecauses and the option to purchase additionalholiday.
- A career with ongoing growth, aideddevelopment, mentoring, multiplepathways and opportunities to work across different UK or Frenchlocations.
- 24/7 access to our WellbeingHub alongside our Employee AssistanceProgram
- Sector leading family friendly policies and acontributorypension
- Access to our financial wellbeing platform where youcan borrow or save directly from yoursalary.
- Free/discounted PGL breaksfor your family & discounts at 800+retailers.
For a full Job Description and Personal Specificationplease click here.
For any enquiriesspecific to this role please emailkaty.morgan@pgl.co.uk
We hire thebest talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we arededicated to ensuring our application process is accessible toeveryone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make iteasier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around theadjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safetyof the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employeesand some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhancedcriminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. Youwill need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such aspassport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence,drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not allconvictions will disqualify you, as we assess each caseindividually.
Chef
- Earn £32083.53 (live off rate) per annum(our pay system is benchmarked andfair)
- PermanentContract
Made byadventure
PGL is shaping the next generation throughextraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmeshelp children discover the fun of being outdoors, promotewellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills forlife. Will you join theadventure?
We’re part of somethingbigger
We’re proud to be part of PGLBeyond, a network of educational travel brands whichempowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – throughexceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom.Together, we’re making adifference.
Make a difference as aChef
Having fun is hungry work! Our catering team is proudto serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuringfavourites and new cuisines, to keep the adventuregoing.
As a Chef at PGL you’ll be part of a friendly &supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You’llprovide first class nutritious meals for our many hungry guestswithout the pressure of menu creation or sourcing ingredients fromscratch. You’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, stockordering & organisation, cost control & coaching of juniorteam members. You will work a minimum number of late nights, with aFriday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside ofour peak season) and limited working over Christmas – this could bethe perfect role to develop your career in catering withoutsacrificing your social life or that all important familytime!
Are you a PGLPerson?
- Enjoys the buzz of working in a busy kitchen as part ofa fun and friendly team.
- An experienced caterer, ideally gained in a high-volumeenvironment.
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handlingallergen and dietaryrequirements
- Strong organisational skills, managing your own timeand workload effectively – working well underpressure.
- Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Award in SupervisingFood Safety inCatering.
Above all, it’s our core values of FUN,SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK andRESPECT that uniteus.
A place tothrive
No matter your background, ethnicity, sexuality/genderidentity, SEND, neurodivergence or anything else… PGL is a place tobe yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good andcelebrate what makes you brilliantlyunique.
Fair pay and benefits forall
- On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bankholidays), you’ll also enjoy yourbirthday off, have paidvolunteering days to help worthwhilecauses and the option to purchase additionalholiday.
- A career with ongoing growth, aideddevelopment, mentoring, multiplepathways and opportunities to work across different UK or Frenchlocations.
- 24/7 access to our WellbeingHub alongside our Employee AssistanceProgram
- Sector leading family friendly policies and acontributorypension
- Access to our financial wellbeing platform where youcan borrow or save directly from yoursalary.
- Free/discounted PGL breaksfor your family & discounts at 800+retailers.
For a full Job Description and Personal Specificationplease click here.
For any enquiriesspecific to this role please emailkaty.morgan@pgl.co.uk
We hire thebest talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we arededicated to ensuring our application process is accessible toeveryone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make iteasier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around theadjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safetyof the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employeesand some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhancedcriminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. Youwill need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such aspassport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence,drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not allconvictions will disqualify you, as we assess each caseindividually.
Chef
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