Chef

Medirest; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider is seeking a Chef in Basingstoke to create high-quality dishes that enhance the experience of patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume kitchens, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and strong leadership skills. Join to enjoy competitive pay and opportunities for career growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Strong company culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef role, ideally in a healthcare or high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a kitchen team.
• A flexible and positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Creating fresh, high-quality dishes that enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff.
• Taking on feedback to continuously improve food quality and service.
• Managing stock levels to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with regulations.
• Supporting menu planning and food presentation.
• Leading by example to uphold our brand's values and image.

Skills

Leadership skills

Culinary creativity

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As part of the UK's leading food services provider, you'll have the chance to grow your culinary career in an environment that values innovation, recognises excellence, and invests in its people.

What you'll be doing

• Creating fresh, high-quality dishes that enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff
• Taking on feedback to continuously improve food quality and service
• Managing stock levels to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with regulations
• Supporting menu planning and food presentation
• Leading by example to uphold our brand's values and image
• Passion for great food and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef role, ideally in a healthcare or high-volume environment
• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a kitchen team
• A flexible and positive approach to work

Benefits

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.

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.