Head Chef

Compass Group; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to create exceptional culinary experiences in Healthcare. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team in preparing high-quality meals while maintaining hygiene standards and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills and a passion for food, along with the ability to foster a positive work environment. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people, offering competitive pay and unrivaled opportunities for career growth in one of the UK's largest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Manage kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Control food stock and waste effectively.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication

Budget Management

Food Safety & Hygiene

Team Leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. 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.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Passionate about food

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.

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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!