Chef, Guildford

£31,230 per year plus excellent benefits. Full‑time role at a residential activity centre, 5 days out of 7 with split shifts, no late evenings, live‑in available if needed.

We are recruiting a Chef to join the catering team at a residential activity centre near Guildford, located close to Hindhead in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set among woodland, open fields and countryside, the centre hosts children and young people on multi‑day residential stays filled with outdoor adventures and activity‑based learning.

As Chef, you will prepare and deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals to support busy, active days – from early breakfasts before activities to evening meals following full days outdoors.

• Full‑time role, 5 days out of 7 with structured split shifts
• No late evenings, supporting a healthy work‑life balance
• Salary of £31,230 per year
• 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

• 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
• Manage your own workload while contributing to continuous improvement
• Assist with wider centre duties within a busy residential activity environment

• Previous experience as a cook or Chef in a busy 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 Food Safety qualification (desirable, not essential)

If you’re looking for your next Chef role in Guildford, offering stability, development and sociable hours within a residential activity‑centre setting, please apply now.

Location: Guildford | Role: Chef