Assistant Chef - Milton Keynes

Lodestone House; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, through its Chartwells brand, invites applications for an Assistant Chef role in Milton Keynes. You will join a passionate team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences for clients and customers in a market-leading food service company in the UK.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for development within a company that values its people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, free meals on duty, a contributory pension, and pathways

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Passion for food and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliability

Time management

Work under pressure

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday


• 7am - 4pm, flexible


• Free on-site parking


• Free meals on duty


• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families


• Contracted to 52 weeks per year

What you'll be doing:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis.

As an Assistant Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market-leading food service company in the UK.

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

More About The Role

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers


• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator


• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image


• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards


• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Who You Are

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships


• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner


• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers


• Have a desire to succeed in your role


• Possess the ability to work under pressure


• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability


• Have a safety-first mind set


• Passionate about food

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1509/C68701/52833406/SU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!