Chef

Chartwells Independent; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Recognition of performance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef for 14Forty on a permanent casual basis contracted to 0 hours per week. You will prepare and serve meals that brighten clients and customers’ days, within the market-leading UK food service company.

Key requirements include City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. This role offers opportunities for progression, competitive pay, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Flexible approach to shifts and tasks.
• Hold a valid Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and act to improve service.
• Assist with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent the brand and maintain a positive image.
• Monitor stock and inventories for the kitchen.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Chef experience

Customer service

Passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a permanent casual basis contracted to 0 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 pattern will be:

• Tues: Nights
• Weds: Nights
• Thurs: Nights
• Fri: Nights

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to 14Forty? 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 14Forty 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

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/1809/45190001/52822477/BU #14Forty

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!