Chef

Eurest; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef for a part-time position (28 hours/week) in Leighton Buzzard. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, supervising the team, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about food service and possess relevant qualifications. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Representing the company and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about food

Customer service skills

Team supervision

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 Eurest on a part-time basis contracted to 28 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. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri:
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? 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 food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful, and planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees helps sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate performance. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and working towards net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest. We are passionate about our work and committed to attracting the best talent. Could that be you? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/3007/41183001/52737565/R/BU #Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.