Chef - Monday to Friday

Compass Group PLC; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Guildford is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare fresh food and ensure kitchen operations run smoothly. The role involves working Monday to Friday, with no evening or weekend shifts, ensuring high-quality food presentation and hygiene standards. Join to enjoy competitive pay and an extensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and discounts on various services.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Reliable and committed to delivering a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes for breakfast and lunch.
• Ensure consistency in food quality and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Working Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend shifts, you'll play a key role in preparing fresh, delicious food and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality, freshly made dishes across breakfast, lunch, and occasional events
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Take responsibility for stock control, labelling, and waste reduction

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for great food and a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering a great customer experience.

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.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

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