Chef

Compass Group PLC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider in the UK seeks an experienced Chef for their kitchen team in Basingstoke. The position involves creating high-quality dishes and managing kitchen operations while maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and prior experience in a similar role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values innovation and offers competitive pay, great perks, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great workplace culture

Qualifications

• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Experience as a chef in healthcare or high-volume environments is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality dishes for patients and staff.
• Manage kitchen stock and operations efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food quality management

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Customer satisfaction

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
• 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
  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!