Aspiring Commis Chef — Create, Refresh Menus & Delight

Lodestone House; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Chartwells, is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality foods, manage menus, and supervise a team to deliver exceptional service across our client sites.

You will drive food quality, listen to customer feedback, and help create innovative menus while upholding hygiene and safety standards. This is a pathway to progression within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Chartwells, is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality foods, manage menus, and supervise a team to deliver exceptional service across our client sites.

You will drive food quality, listen to customer feedback, and help create innovative menus while upholding hygiene and safety standards. This is a pathway to progression within a market-leading food service company in the UK.