Chef

Compass Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is recruiting a part-time Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare. The role involves food preparation, overseeing menu changes, and promoting a positive brand image. Join a company offering great perks and opportunities for career progression!

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories and maintaining hygiene standards.

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 Healthcare on a part-time basis contracted to 15 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. We offer opportunities for career progression, valuing individuality, and rewarding employees who excel.

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: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback for continuous improvement
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure well-stocked kitchens
• 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 hours

Joining Compass means contributing to feeding people, fueling progress, and forging connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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