Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team on a part-time contract of 24 hours per week. The role involves preparing and serving food, overseeing menu changes, and contributing to the high-quality food service expected by clients. Candidates should have supervisory experience, relevant certifications, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Join a company that values individuality and invests in their staff's development.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Must have experience supervising a team.
• Previous experience in a similar Chef role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening to customer feedback and improving services.
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Ensuring kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Flexible approach to working

Education

City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a part time basis contracted to 24 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities :

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be :

• Mon :
• Tues :
• Weds :
• Thurs :
• Fri :
• Sat : Full-time (Days)
• Sun : Full-time (Days)

Please note : This role is contracted to 38 weeks per year

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? 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 CH&CO 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

Job Reference : com / 0912 / 47507001 / 52780264 / BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of 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!