Chef

Permanent

Chef – Swindon – £32,000 + Benefits
Full-time | Residential Catering | Live-in available | Work-life balance

We’re recruiting for a Chef to join a busy residential activity centre in the Swindon area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for a stable, full-time role within a unique, fast-paced environment, catering for children and young people attending residential stays.

You’ll be part of a well-established kitchen team, preparing and serving high-volume, nutritious meals while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety.

Why apply?

• £32,000 salary, full-time permanent role
• 5 days out of 7 rota with a mix of early and late shifts
• Live-in accommodation available if required
• Enhanced holiday allowance including bank holidays and birthday off
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and support services
• Discounts on retail, leisure and family breaks
• Opportunities to work across other UK and European locations

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for large residential groups
• Cater for dietary, allergen and medical requirements
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Work efficiently in a high-volume catering environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the kitchen team
• Support wider site operations where required within a residential setting

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and allergen control
• Ability to stay organised and perform under pressure
• Flexible, team-focused approach to shift-based work
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable but not essential)

If you’re looking for your next Chef role in the Swindon area, offering stability, development and a great work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ 935942
Location │ Swindon
Role │ Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.