Chef

Compass Group; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company is seeking a Chef for Belhaven Hill School. The role involves preparing delicious meals for large groups, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, a passion for food, and qualifications in food safety.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Wellbeing programs

Regular social events

Discount vouchers for high street stores

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Flexible and adaptable in working hours.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for up to 200 people.
• Oversee menu changes and food orders.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Team supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are recognized as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering companies. We are passionate about great food, excellent coffee, and prioritizing our employees and customers in everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef.

Location: Belhaven Hill School - EH42 1NN

Rate of Pay: £28,275 per annum

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7, including weekends (as little as one weekend per month). Working hours start at 07:30 and finish by 19:00.

Hours per week: 37.5

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food for up to 200 people for lunch and dinner service
• Assisting with weekly food orders
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance food quality
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Gather & Gather and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring stock levels and inventory
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are met
• Complying with food safety, hygiene, and health 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 relevant experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a valid Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible and adaptable in working hours

Working with Gather & Gather offers many benefits:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Private medical cover
• Eye care benefits
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program and salary finance
• Family support services
• Regular social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Support for professional subscriptions
• Recognition and awards programs
• Long service awards
• Discount vouchers for high street stores