Chef

Chartwells Independent; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, through its 14Forty brand, is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time role (35 hours weekly). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and support new food concepts while upholding Hygiene and Safety standards.

The role involves 4-out-of-7 shift patterns and working across a vast network of venues. Ideal candidates will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, have a Food Hygiene certificate, and exhibit strong leadership and a flexible approach to

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is required.
• Food Hygiene certificate is required.
• Experience supervising a team is preferred.
• Experience in a similar Chef role is expected.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Support creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Represent 14Forty and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a full time basis contracted to 35 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 patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days

Please note: This role may require a DBS check prior to commencing employment

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/0409/85847001/52800075/R/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!