Commis Chef - Nights

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Newark on Trent is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef - Nights to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation. This full-time role requires supervisory experience, a passion for great-tasting food, and adherence to hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualification, along with a Food Hygiene certificate. This position offers career progression opportunities in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development opportunities

Great wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to food handling and hygiene standards.
• Ability to listen and act on customer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights customers.
• Oversee menu changes and suggest improvements.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventories and ensure well-stocked kitchens.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Flexible approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Commis Chef - Nights to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Commis Chef - Nights, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Could you bring your spark to Inspire? 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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

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CH&CO, a part of 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!