Chef

TN United Kingdom; Wicken; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Chef in a leading food service company in the UK. In this full-time role, you'll create exceptional food experiences while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes travel discounts, healthcare access, and career development opportunities. Your passion for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction will shine as you prepare delicious meals, implement innovative menu changes, and maintain the highest hygiene standards. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and inclusive environment, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Access to Digital GP

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Hold relevant culinary qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Menu Creation

Hygiene Standards

Supervisory Skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Chef

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells 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 the 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.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular discount and savings emails
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Shift pattern overview:

• Monday to Friday: Full-time (Days)
• Saturday and Sunday: Flexible or off

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food
• Implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback for continuous improvement
• Creating new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells positively
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning
• Ensuring compliance with food handling, hygiene, and health & safety regulations

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have supervisory experience
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Possess a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and unmatched learning and development opportunities in one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0306/C68701/52638873/R/BU

At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance. We value diversity and are committed to creating a culture of respect, talent recognition, and growth.