Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, hold relevant culinary qualifications, and be passionate about exceptional food and customer service. This role offers great development opportunities within a company that values its people and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Understanding of Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene standards.
• Monitor inventory to keep kitchens stocked.

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

Overview

We\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 40 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.

Benefits

• 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

Shift patterns

Here\'s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Before you apply

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 Satefty regulations

Ideal candidate

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

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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!