Chef

Compass Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading food service company is seeking a passionate Chef to create exceptional food experiences in Healthcare. This role offers the chance to prepare high-quality dishes, oversee menu changes, and improve food services while maintaining hygiene standards. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people, providing ample opportunities for career growth and development. With competitive pay and great perks, this position is perfect for those who want to make a difference in the culinary world and enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great perks

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience in a similar Chef role and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and support the creation of new food concepts.
• Comply with food hygiene and health regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

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 supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

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.