Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Ware; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks an ambitious Chef for a part-time role. You'll prepare exceptional food and oversee menu changes while enjoying numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, relevant qualifications, and supervisory experience.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.
• Flexible working hours are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

View more categories | View less categories | Job Type: Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Chef | Sector: Catering & Food Services | Contract Type: Part Time/Flexible

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a permanent casual basis contracted to 0 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.

Working with us has its perks! We prioritize our people, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

Shift patterns will include relief coverage. Before applying, please consider the following:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities for service improvement
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure well-stocked kitchens
• 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 supervisory experience
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Job Reference: com/1604/48177001/52733538/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and value the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members, aiming to create a supportive and thriving workplace.