Chef

Chef role in Berwick-upon-Tweed 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 if needed

We're recruiting a Chef to join the catering team at a residential outdoor activity centre set within a historic countryside location in Northumberland. The centre welcomes children and young people for multi-day residential stays focused on outdoor learning, adventure activities and team-building experiences. You'll play a key role in preparing nutritious meals that fuel busy, high-energy days. This full-time role offers structured split shifts, no late evenings, and long-term stability - ideal for an experienced Chef or hands-on cook who enjoys variety, teamwork and a purposeful setting.

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

* Live-in Chef accommodation available, if required

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

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 near Berwick-upon-Tweed, offering stability, development and the chance to work in a historic countryside residential activity setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ (phone number removed)
Location │ Berwick-upon-Tweed
Role │ Chef

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