Training Chef

Posted: 2026-06-07T00:00:00

Location: East Midlands, England, UK

Address: NG32 3JE

Contract: Permanent Contract

Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. We're proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive - through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Make a difference as a Chef

Our catering team is proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new cuisines, to keep the adventure going. As a Chef at PGL you'll be part of a friendly & supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You'll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, stock ordering & organisation, cost control & coaching of junior team members. You will work a minimum number of late nights, with a Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside of our peak season) and limited 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!

Enjoys the buzz of working in a busy kitchen as part of a fun and friendly team.

Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling allergen and dietary requirements

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.

On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you'll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes 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.

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate).

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Permanent Contract
Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. We're proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive - through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Make a difference as a Chef
Our catering team is proud to serve tasty & nutritious meals, combining reassuring favourites and new cuisines, to keep the adventure going.
As a Chef at PGL you'll be part of a friendly & supportive catering team, reporting into the Head Chef. You'll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, stock ordering & organisation, cost control & coaching of junior team members. You will work a minimum number of late nights, with a Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks (especially outside of our peak season) and limited 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!
Enjoys the buzz of working in a busy kitchen as part of a fun and friendly team.
Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling allergen and dietary requirements
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.
On top of your 20 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you'll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes 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.
We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate).

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