Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences in a full-time role. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while working within a supportive environment that values individuality and career progression. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction. Join a company that invests in its people and celebrates diversity, making a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a focus on high-quality food preparation.
• Ability to supervise a team and implement menu changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and act on customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Development

Food Hygiene

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 CH&CO on a full-time basis contracted to 35 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. The role offers opportunities for career progression, supported by a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognizes employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us comes with benefits and development opportunities, including:

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

Shift patterns are typically 5 out of 7 days. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance our offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are met
• 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

Job Reference: com/2904/48604001/52735739/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth for all team members.