Cook

Medirest; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to create exceptional food experiences in Healthcare. This full-time role offers the chance to showcase culinary skills while ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality food preparation and service. You'll have the opportunity to innovate menus and improve food services, all within a company that values its employees and promotes diversity. Join a leading organization that provides competitive pay, great perks, and ample opportunities for learning and development. If you are dedicated to delivering great-tasting food and exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Opportunities for Learning and Development

Great Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great food.
• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Safety Compliance

Menu Development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Tools

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? 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 Healthcare 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 Safety 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.

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.

Job Reference: com/0104/87741001/52677428/R/BU #Medirest Signature

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!