Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Daventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a part-time Chef to create exceptional dining experiences. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, possess culinary qualifications, and have supervisory experience. Explore a culture that celebrates individuality and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Team Supervision

Flexibility

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 28 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You will have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! We prioritize our people, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of your shift pattern:

• Monday: Full-time (Days)
• Tuesday: Full-time (Days)
• Wednesday: Full-time (Days)
• Thursday: Full-time (Days)
• Friday:
• Saturday:
• Sunday:

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 improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Job Reference: com/1306/48170001/52744862/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a culture that respects and values all talents, backgrounds, and abilities. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and thrive because diversity is our strength!