Chef

Compass Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career Pathways

Refer a Friend Bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, through Medirest, is hiring a part-time Chef for Healthcare services on weekends. You will prepare high-quality meals, implement menu changes, and respond to customer feedback to continually improve dishes.

The role requires a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with weekend shifts and a 15-hour weekly commitment. You will work in NHS Trusts and private hospitals, supporting patient and visitor catering.

Qualifications

• Be a strong team player with good communication skills.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent or an equivalent qualification.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening to customer feedback and improving food.
• Helping to create new menus and concepts.
• Monitoring stock and ensuring kitchen supplies.
• Overseeing kitchen cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Strong team player

Good communication

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef to join Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week, working weekends only.

You'll create food people love, bringing your culinary skill, fresh ideas and a passion for great ingredients to every service.

What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
• Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
• Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

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

• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

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!