Cook

Compass Group PLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development and training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing programme including EAP and

Healthcare app access

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes and awards

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather and Gather CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is expanding its Oxford site. We are looking for a kitchen professional to prepare and deliver hot dishes with excellent presentation while managing production for 80-100 covers daily.

You will support breakfast and lunch service, uphold HACCP standards, assist with stock control, and join a driven catering team focused on outstanding customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work breakfast and lunch service hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a range of fresh, high-quality hot dishes with presentation
• Manage food production for 80-100 covers per day as the site grows
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations for breakfast and lunch service
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste management
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to company standards
• Collaborate with catering team to deliver excellent customer experience
• Contribute ideas for menu development and growth of the site
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment
• Support development of the new operation and increased customer numbers

Skills

Food hygiene HACCP

Breakfast service

Stock control

Team collaboration

Job description

• Prepare and deliver a range of fresh, high-quality hot dishes, ensuring excellent presentation and consistency throughout service.
• Manage food production for a growing operation currently serving 80-100 covers per day, with volumes expected to increase as the newly launched site continues to build its customer base.
• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient breakfast and lunch service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management to support food cost targets.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented in line with company standards and customer expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and help enhance the food offer as the site grows.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Play a key role in the successful development of the new operation, supporting increased customer numbers and service growth. Working with G&G has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people award
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Job Reference: com/0809/48594001/52832038/BU #Gather and Gather 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!