Chef

14forty; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

14Forty is seeking an ambitious Chef for a part-time position totaling 30 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive improvements in our food service delivery across the UK’s leading food service company.

Typical hours are 8am–4pm with occasional 1–2 evening shifts. Alternate weekends off. The role offers progression within a company that invests in people and rewards excellence, while upholding strong health and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food safety and hygiene practices knowledge.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing 14Forty and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Menu development

Customer service

Inventory management

Hygiene compliance

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 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 part time basis contracted to 30 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.

Working hours: 30 hours a week

Usual hours of work are 8am to 4pm however there may be requirement for 1 to 2 evening shifts a week.

Alternate weekends off

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/2708/41998001/52829942/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!