Chef/Cook

Vacherin; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Regular social events

Discount vouchers

Life assurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

Vacherin in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef (Zero Hours) to cover during long-term sickness absence and ensure smooth kitchen operations within CH&CO. This zero-hours contract offers flexibility while supporting the business in the short term.

As Head Chef, you will maintain a high standard of quality and lead a friendly team passionate about food and hospitality, with opportunities to stay on a casual basis when a permanent chef returns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Flexible schedule for zero-hours cover.
• Strong communication within kitchen team.
• Committed to high standards of food quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day.
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals.
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services.
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.
• Recording and reducing food waste levels.
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

World-class food

Customer service

Team player

Food hygiene

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Head Chef (Zero Hours) to provide cover during a period of long-term sickness absence and ensure the smooth running of operations within CH&CO. This is a zero-hours contract offering flexibility while supporting the business in the short term. Once a permanent full-time Chef returns to the role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to remain with the business on a casual basis.

As a Head Chef (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work and join a friendly team who is passionate about food and hospitality. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Life assurance scheme
• A holiday purchase scheme

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our Ideal Chef/Cook Will

• Be passionate about world‑class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/1409/48862001/52833016/WJ #Vacherin

CH&CO, a part of 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!