Chef

Eurest UK; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health 체크

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Eurest UK is recruiting a full-time Chef for 40 hours across 5 days in the UK. You will craft meals, manage kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food safety and guest service.

Ideal candidates have a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and prior Chef experience. You will join a team passionate about great ingredients and planet-positive catering.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering delicious, high-quality food.
• Strong customer-facing service skills.
• Able to work well in a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Chef to join Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.

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

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 in a similar Chef role
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!