Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Milton Keynes seeks an ambitious Chef to prepare exceptional meals. Responsibilities include menu oversight, quality assurance, and customer feedback engagement. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, have relevant culinary qualifications, and supervisory experience. The position offers a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen and act on customer feedback.
• Support the creation of new menus.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Customer service

Team supervision

Culinary skills

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 full-time basis contracted to 37.5 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.

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Part-time or as scheduled
• Sun: Part-time or as scheduled

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 offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful, & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we operate in over 700 workspaces daily, fueling employees to perform their best. Our sustainability goal is to reach net zero by 2030.

We are passionate about our work and committed to attracting talented individuals. Could that be you? Discover what makes joining Eurest exciting.

Job Reference: com/0407/87250001/52748742/BU #Eurest

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