Assistant Chef - Private School Dining (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef for a private school dining service in Somerset. The role involves preparing delightful food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant culinary qualifications and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have supervisory experience
• Experience in a similar chef role

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance services

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Inventory Management

Hygiene Standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

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Assistant Chef - Private School Dining (Hiring Immediately), Somerset

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Development programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Ability to share discounts with friends and family
• Work schedule: 5 days out of 7

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have supervisory experience
• Have experience in a similar chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

About Us:

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Join us for a rewarding career with industry-leading pay, perks, and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest companies.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth.