Chef

Compass Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Universities. This full-time role offers the chance to showcase culinary skills while preparing high-quality meals that delight clients and customers. As part of a leading food service company in the UK, you will have opportunities for career progression and be part of a team that values individuality and rewards excellence. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages personal growth.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Chefrolle und Teamführung.
• Flexibler Arbeitsansatz und Leidenschaft für gutes Essen.

Responsibilities

• Zubereitung von köstlichem, hochwertigem Essen für Kunden.
• Überwachung und Implementierung von Menüänderungen.

Skills

Kochkunst

Kundenservice

Teamführung

Menügestaltung

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 oder NVQ

Lebensmittelsicherheit Zertifikat

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Universities on a full time basis contracted to 40 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: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 42 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Universities? 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 Universities 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Job Reference: com/1903/89030001/52711329/R/BU #Universities

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!