Chefs Required within the Pontefract & Wakefield area, West Yorkshire

Constellation Careers; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking various Chef positions, including Sous Chef and Head Chef, in Pontefract, England. The role involves preparing high-quality food in industrial kitchens and ensuring adherence to hygiene standards. Candidates must have relevant culinary qualifications and be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends. All necessary training will be provided, along with exclusive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

All training provided

Compass Exclusive Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Support Programmes

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in culinary skills.
• Current Food Hygiene certification.
• Allergen Awareness certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to menu specifications in busy kitchens.
• Ensure availability of ingredients for the menu.
• Coach new team members respectfully.
• Uphold Compass Group standards and procedures.

Skills

Exceptional standards of hygiene

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Do you want to provide a legendary dining experience for our guests? Can you deliver culinary excellence going above and beyond all expectations? Look no further…

As part of our culinary team you will have access to our system training which will accelerate you within your Constellation career. With excellent pay, training, opportunity and perks, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Working Hours

Constellation optimises the working schedules of Compass employees, so we can also help you work at over 5,000 venues across the UK on shifts that suit you.

Specifically here, we are looking for Chef De Partie, Sous Chef, Lead Chef & Head Chef levels for numerous sites across the Pontefract & Wakefield area, who are able to work a variety of shift patterns between the hours of 0600-2100 Monday to Friday, however some sites may require 5 out of 7 which will include weekend work.

Main Responsibilities

Based in busy industrial kitchens, your main tasks will be to :

• Prepare delicious food to menu specifications, ensuring that Compass Group standards and procedures are followed.
• Ensure all ingredients are available for the entire menu matrix.
• Take pride in your business and share agreed standards with your team.
• Assist with new team members by giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.

Skills / Qualifications

You will need all the relevant qualifications, City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3, current Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness. You will also possess exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness who inspire those around them to be passionate about food.

Excellent communication skills and remaining calm under pressure, will be key to ensuring the smooth delivery of food service within the site.

Why Work for Compass

All Training Provided. Compass Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Health & Wellbeing Support Programmes Including Access To Our Employee Assistance Programme.

Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working as a Sous Chef in one of our venues within a few days.