Chef

14Forty; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers the chance to prepare and serve delicious meals while ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer service. You'll be part of a company that values individuality and invests in its people, providing opportunities for growth and development. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to quality, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, making a real impact in the food service industry.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Ability to supervise a team and implement menu changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 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'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons
• Sat: Flexible
• Sun: Flexible

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to 14Forty? 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 14Forty and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & 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

Joining Compass allows you to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and excellent opportunities for learning and development in the UK’s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0104/99583001/52623593/R/BU #14Forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.