Chef

Compass Group; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in South Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare exceptional meals and enhance client satisfaction. The successful candidate will have a passion for cooking and customer service, hold relevant culinary qualifications, and be ready to contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment. This role offers a structured work schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Passionate about delivering great-tasting food and customer service.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked.
• Maintain hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Menu planning

Team supervision

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 40 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Off
• Sun: Off

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 ensure kitchens are 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, and planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees helps sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest.

We are passionate about what we do, which is why we seek the best and brightest to join us. Could that be you? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

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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 the diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members, aiming for everyone to feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive — because diversity is our strength!