Commis Chef - Kenilworth

14Forty; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

14Forty is seeking an ambitious Chef dedicated to creating exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves food preparation, menu management, and ensuring hygiene standards while providing great customer service. Join a leading company in the UK and enjoy opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Unrivalled learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Support the creation of new menus.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Menu development

Food hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to 14Forty? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing 14Forty and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working approach

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1206/N53801/52698531/R/BU #14Forty

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