Chef

Gather + Gather; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a part-time 21-hour week contract. You will prepare and serve exceptional food, lead kitchen activities, and contribute to innovative menus while maintaining high hygiene and quality standards.

The role focuses on delivering outstanding food experiences for CH&CO's clients, with opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company. Prior chef or supervisory experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality meals.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Food hygiene certificate and standards.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Food hygiene

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a part time basis contracted to 21 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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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

• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 45.6 weeks per year

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? 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 CH&CO 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

Job Reference: com/1610/48594001/52832038/R/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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!