Chef

Eurest; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, hold relevant qualifications, and have a flexible approach. This role offers opportunities for progression within a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Act on customer feedback.
• Maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision

Food Hygiene certificate

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a part time basis contracted to 12 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.

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

• Mon
• Tues
• Weds
• Thurs
• Fri
• Sat: Afternoons
• Sun: Afternoons

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities

• 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 Eurest 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 Safety 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

Its an understatement to say that were passionate about what we do, which is why were committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!