Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Irvine; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent food service provider in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic Chef to prepare and serve exceptional food, ensuring high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary qualifications and experience, as well as a passion for food. This part-time role offers numerous development opportunities and benefits, emphasizing workplace wellbeing and a positive culture.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback.
• Supporting the creation of new menus.
• Representing the brand and maintaining a positive image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.
• Complying with food handling and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Supervising a team

Flexibility in working hours

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 CH&CO on a part-time basis contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression, invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! We value our people and offer benefits and development opportunities such as:

• Operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with leaders
• Holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers
• Free meals

Here's an idea of your shift pattern:

• Monday: Full-time (Days)
• Tuesday: Full-time (Days)
• Wednesday: Full-time (Days)
• Thursday: Full-time (Days)
• Friday: Full-time (Days)
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Off

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? 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 improve our offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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
• Be flexible in working hours

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CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.