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Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 31,230 - 31,230 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Chef role in Woodbridge with £31,230 salary and 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 a Chef to join the catering team at a lively residential activity centre in Woodbridge, where children and young people enjoy action-packed outdoor adventures every day. From early breakfasts before activities to evening meals after busy days outdoors, you'll help fuel high-energy stays in a fun, purposeful environment.

This full-time role offers structured split shifts, no late evenings, and long-term stability, making it ideal for an experienced Chef or hands-on cook who enjoys variety, teamwork, and cooking for large groups.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

* Full-time position working 5 days out of 7 with planned split shifts
 * No late evenings, supporting a healthier work-life balance
 * Competitive salary of £31,230 per year
 * Generous holiday allowance, plus 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
 * Chef live-in accommodation available, if needed

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals to a high standard for children, staff and visitors
 * Cater for medical, dietary and allergen requirements with care and attention
 * Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, HACCP and health & safety standards
 * Support the organisation and day-to-day running of the kitchen team
 * Manage your own workload while contributing to continuous improvement
 * Assist with wider centre duties within a busy outdoor residential activity environment in Woodbridge

What we're looking for:

* Previous experience as a cook or Chef in a fast-paced catering environment
 * Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen control and dietary requirements
 * Ability to stay organised and work calmly under pressure
 * A flexible, team-focused approach to working split shifts
 * Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (desirable, not essential)

If you're looking for your next step as a Chef in Woodbridge, offering stability, development and sociable hours within a vibrant activity-centre setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

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

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