Chef

14Forty; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

14Forty is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. In this role, you'll prepare delicious, high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and ensure high standards of food hygiene. With opportunities for growth and the chance to contribute to an inclusive workplace culture, you can flourish at 14Forty.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services.
• Comply with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Flexibility

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 14Forty on a full-time basis, contracted to 37 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 patterns will be: Variable shifts.

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 improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing 14Forty and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen 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 approaches

Joining Compass means helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/3005/41582001/52741839/BU #14Forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.