To help grow our reputation as a leading provider of high quality residential activity holidays, at JCA we recognise that our centre staff and instructors are among the most vital parts of our business. As an activity instructor you have daily contact with our guests and it is your dedication and enthusiasm that enable us to deliver such outstanding customer service.
Working as part of a close-knit centre team, you will quickly establish solid friendships, develop many new skills, and boost your future career potential in the outdoor adventure industry. We would love to hear from you no matter whether you are on a gap year before university, or recently left education and are looking to forge a new career as an activity instructor. Many of our instructors stay for more than one season and being part of the Travelopia group, there are plenty of opportunities to move between business as your career with us takes off.
The job description
a typical day
What will I be doing?
You will be based in the restaurant and kitchen department of Condover Hall activity centre working alongside a team of chefs and the Catering Manager. Your role will be to provide child and adult-friendly, wholesome meals for our guests and staff. You will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with company guidelines. You will ensure that high standards are met in all aspects of preparation, presentation, and quality of food.
The restaurant provides a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner service for both guests and staff. At peak times, Condover Hall can house up to 600 guests so the kitchen is a fast-moving environment to provide tasty, filling and crowd-pleasing menus! As a chef, you will also be catering for the varying dietary requirements of our guests and staff.
Day to day, your key duties will include: stock control (stock take, receive and check supplies), prepping and cooking meals for the next service, working as part of a team, following due diligence procedures such as HACCP and working to the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, stores, and back of house areas.
Who are we looking for?
what makes you the ideal candidate
What are we looking for?
• Previous chef experience (Commis, Chef de Partie level)
• Experience in larger catering environments is a bonus e.g. school, events
• Catering related qualifications or certificates are a bonus
• Good knowledge of health and safety and hygiene standards
• Proven team experience in a professional kitchen setting
• The desire to innovate and produce food of outstanding quality
• A customer driven team member who can work with children and young people
The extra bits…
• To start now
• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive Salary - Exact salary to be confirmed at interview based on experience
• The role is to be based at JCA’s flagship activity centre, Condover Hall, Shrewsbury
• You must be able to make your own way to Condover Hall as accommodation is not provided as standard
• The role will involve working occasional weekends
• The earliest shift is approximately 6/ 7am and the latest is 7/ 8pm.
• You will have the Christmas period off! Condover is closed to guests over the 2 weeks festive period
• Full training will be provided including: Health and safety and safeguarding
• Role progression opportunities
• Further seasonal opportunities in the UK and abroad with our sister brands, Travelbound and JCA
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your next adventure job
On-site parking
Free Uniform
Free DBS
Staff events
Customer Experience Bonus
Free Food
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