Commis Chef

Compass Group UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annualHealthcare

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - Access to exclusive

Career training & development - Appren

Earn up to £500 when you refer a fri

Comprehensive pension scheme and life

Free meals

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Commis Chef to join CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, working nights, Monday to Friday. You’ll start your professional kitchen journey, learning from experienced chefs and building the skills for a long career in food.

You’ll be part of a team that values enthusiasm, reliability, and strong communication, contributing to a positive brand image and compliant with hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food.
• Brilliant communicator who builds relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable with exceptional timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Learn from experienced chefs and develop skills.
• Assist with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively.
• Represent CH&CO and uphold a positive brand image.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Team communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Commis Chef to join CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, working nights, Monday to Friday.

You'll take your first steps in a professional kitchen, learning from experienced chefs and building the skills for a long career in food.

What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Learning from experienced chefs and building your skills
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
• Free meals

About you

Our ideal Commis Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated way
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

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!