Chef/Cook

Chartwells Independent; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great operational training and dev

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy & EAP

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discounts

Onsite free car parking

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook (Zero Hours) to support operations across our sites on a permanent casual basis. You’ll prepare high-quality food, work as part of a team, and help maintain brand standards while delivering friendly service.

This role offers flexible shifts with 0 hours per week, access to training and development, life assurance, wellbeing support, and staff discounts as part of a broad package designed to reward commitment and celebrate

Qualifications

• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service.
• Have experience in a similar role.
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

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

Strong team player

Excellent communication

Experience in a similar role

Food handling & hygiene

Flexible working

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Chef/Cook (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Chef/Cook (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. 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.

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
• Life assurance scheme
• 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
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Onsite free car parking

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

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/2708/47501001/52829852/WJ #Chartwells

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!