Gourmet Demi Chef - Rugby Establishment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading establishment as a Gourmet Demi Chef, where you'll assist the Sous Chef in preparing meals for students and staff, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You'll oversee menu development and ensure food hygiene standards, while enjoying an array of benefits from a reputed company committed to your growth.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to healthcare services

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cashback rewards on spending

Wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and relevant experience.
• Passion for food and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning, food production, and purchasing within budget.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock to reduce waste and stay within budget.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food quality service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

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Gourmet Demi Chef - Rugby Establishment (Hiring Immediately), Royal Leamington Spa

Client: Compass Group

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 8

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs
• Access to healthcare services including Digital GP
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Cinema ticket discounts up to 44%
• Cashback rewards on spending
• Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family

As a CDP, you will be part of a team of up to 12 staff members, assisting the Sous Chef in preparing meals for approximately 250 students and staff, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Your responsibilities include managing the house menu, food production planning, purchasing, stock control, menu development, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Shift Pattern Overview:

• 5 days over 6, alternating shifts between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
• Closed Sundays
• Every third weekend off

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with menu planning, food production, and purchasing within budget
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Manage stock to reduce waste and stay within budget
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including food safety checks
• Train and develop kitchen team members
• Adhere to company policies on uniform and PPE

Outside of Term Time:

Participation in private lettings and international student programs during Easter and summer.

Person Specification:

• Excellent culinary skills and relevant experience
• Passion for food and quality service
• NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable)

About Us:

Join Compass Group UK&I to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. We offer competitive pay, excellent perks, and opportunities for growth in a leading global company committed to diversity and inclusion.