Chef De Partie - Rugby

Chartwells; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based catering service is seeking a dedicated Chef for a role in Rugby School to provide delicious and nutritious food options. The Chef will be responsible for cooking, cleaning, and contributing to menu development in a team-oriented environment. Applicants should have kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and relevant food safety certifications. This position supports career growth within the industry leader.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Meal discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Close attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Previous kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, baking and presenting dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Assist in menu development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

NVQ Lvl2 in professional cookery or equivalent

Basic food hygiene/Lvl2

Job description

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Chef to join our team at Rugby School and assist in the operation of our Catering Van. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the well-being of our staff through providing delicious and nutritious food options.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, baking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications
• Ensure food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding working areas.
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Contributes to menu development as required.
• Assist in the overall management of the cleanliness and general housekeeping of the kitchen, back of house, service & waste areas.
• Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries.
• Communicates with the senior team and support their lead.
• Assists in implementing any new policies and procedure as requested by the senior team.
• Supports and assists other staff members across the site, under reasonable request.
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested.
• To be polite and friendly to customers at all times.
• Deal with individual customer requests as and when.
• Think ahead for ideas - plan in advance and stay organised.
• Thorough utilising of stock in an effective and efficient manner.

Who you are

• Close attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with students and staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest.
• Good verbal communication skills in order to be able to liaise with a wide range of customers and colleagues.
• Strong Team player.
• Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks.
• Adhere to food allergen and intolerance regulations.
• Allergen Management Process in place for all food production.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Passionate about working in a food service environment.
• Able to work positively with others as part of a team.
• Friendly, helpful & polite.
• NVQ Lvl2 in professional cookery or equivalent
• Basic food hygiene/Lvl2

About Us

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.

Job Reference: com/2210/76417001/52770344/SU #Independent

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!