Chef

Compass Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their Healthcare team on a part-time basis, contracting 15 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and ensure exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and experience in a similar role. Join us to grow your career in a progressive environment offering competitive pay and great perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Menu planning and implementation

Team supervision

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 Healthcare on a part time basis contracted to 15 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: Rotating shifts. Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year. Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare?

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Job Reference: com/1912/43099001/52718262/BU #White Oaks 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!