Chef

Compass Group PLC; Willington CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a part-time Chef in Willington to prepare exceptional food experiences and oversee kitchen operations. Applicants should possess a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have experience supervising a team. The role offers competitive pay and potential for career advancement within the industry leader. Join us to celebrate diversity and contribute your unique talents while delivering great-tasting food to our clients.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Supervising and training staff is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene, and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Flexible approach to working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

12.21 Hourly Contract Part time We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part time basis contracted to 20 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 every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

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

Key Responsibilities

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 Defence 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

Qualifications

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

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. 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!