Boarding House Chef | Fresh Food, 4 on 4 off

Compass Group UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Shop discounts

Cinema tickets 44%

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts with family

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Boarding House Chef for Rugby School, to join the Lodestone House team. You will prepare and serve freshly cooked meals for boarding students, creating a welcoming dining environment with nutritious, high-quality food.

The role features a rolling 4 days on, 4 days off rota and close collaboration with a dedicated house team, supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with a passion for fresh food and cooking from scratch.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh lunches and dinners for boarding students.
• Creating nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks using quality ingredients.
• Preparing a variety of British and international dishes from scratch.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Creating a welcoming dining environment and building relationships with students.
• Listening to student feedback and helping improve menus and dining experience.
• Following all Food Safety, HACCP, allergen, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen and dining area.
• Following safeguarding procedures and supporting student wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the boarding house and catering team.
• Reporting to the House Group Catering Manager and supporting operation.

Skills

Fresh food

Cooking from scratch

Food safety

Kitchen safety

Team player

Job description

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Boarding House Chef for Rugby School, to join the Lodestone House team. You will prepare and serve freshly cooked meals for boarding students, creating a welcoming dining environment with nutritious, high-quality food.

The role features a rolling 4 days on, 4 days off rota and close collaboration with a dedicated house team, supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding. Training and progression opportunities are available.