Chef

Eurest; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, have relevant qualifications, and experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Celebration of individuality

Employee rewards

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression, as we invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern:

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

Your Key Responsibilities:

• 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 offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen 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 hours

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful, and planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we operate in over 700 workspaces daily, fueling employees to perform at their best while working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We are passionate about our work and committed to attracting talented individuals. Could you be the one to join us? Discover what makes Eurest an exciting place to work.

Job Reference: com/2105/97490001/52740124/BU #Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.