Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a full-time Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Eurest. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

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 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within a market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression, investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and rewarding employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days

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 high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens 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

At Eurest, we connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful, and planet-positive catering. Operating in over 700 workspaces daily, we know that fueling employees can enhance focus, nourish minds and bodies, and motivate performance. Our commitment to sustainability aims for net zero by 2030.

We are passionate about our work and committed to attracting talented individuals. Could you be one of them? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/2904/41465001/52584820/R/BU #Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim for all colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential.