Chef

Medirest; Havant; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Medirest in Havant, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef to deliver high-quality food for healthcare clients on a 30-hour-per-week contract.

The role focuses on preparing and serving meals, updating menus, and maintaining standards in a market-leading healthcare catering operation.

If you hold relevant qualifications and a flexible approach, apply to join our team.

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Food hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and implement updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Assist with new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Healthcare and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

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 30 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.

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? 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 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 Satefty regulations

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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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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!