Chef

White Oaks; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare – Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a part-time Chef for Healthcare in the United Kingdom. The role is 16 hours per week with variable shifts, focusing on delivering delicious, high-quality food and supporting menu development.

You will respond to customer feedback, assist with new menus and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards while working closely with the team to maintain stock and kitchen cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve food offerings.
• Helping to create new menus and food concepts.
• Monitoring stock to keep kitchens well stocked.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team player

Food hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Chef to join Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week, working variable shifts.

You’ll create food people love, bringing your culinary skill, fresh ideas and a passion for great ingredients to every service.

What You’ll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
• Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
• Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience in a similar Chef roleBe a strong team player with good communication skills
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/1211/44006001/52822448/R/BU #WhiteOaks

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!