Assistant Chef

PGL · Shrewsbury

HospitalityOther Employment OpportunityOn-siteEnergeticDrivenDeterminedPersonable

Earn £29,159.93 (live-off rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair)

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

PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?

What could be more important than fuelling children for adventure?! At PGL we welcome guests and team members into our warm and inviting dining rooms to relax, rest & recharge… ready for their next challenge! Our catering team are proud to serve tasty, high quality and nutritious meals to keep the adventure going. With no late nights and a guaranteed Friday or Saturday evening off each week (during our non-peak periods) this could be the perfect role to develop your career in catering without sacrificing your social life or that all important family time!

So, if you are looking to develop a career in cheffing, we are here to support you each step of the way. You’ll receive all the training you need to give your career the very best start.

Is this you?

  • Able to demonstrate energy, drive and determination.
  • Enjoys the buzz of a busy kitchen in a fun and friendly team
  • Personable with excellent communication skills
  • Excellent food safety, hygiene and dietary knowledge

Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.

No matter your background, ethnicity, sexuality/gender identity, SEND, neurodivergence or anything else… PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, use your valuable skills for good and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.

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.

For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here.

For any enquiries specific to this role please email katy.morgan@pgl.co.uk

Perks & benefits

Accommodation & meal packages available at generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidaysBirthday offPaid volunteering daysOption to purchase additional holiday

Skills required

Energy, drive, determination, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy kitchen team.

Qualifications required

Excellent food safety, hygiene and dietary knowledge.

Training you'll get

All necessary training provided to support career development in catering.

Future prospects

Opportunity to develop a career in cheffing with ongoing support and training.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37 hours per week
Roles available 1
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Starts Flexible
Apply by 29 Jul 2026

Training provider

Movement to Work

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

SY1 1XL

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