Head Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Head Chef in Dunstable to create exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, a relevant culinary qualification, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring standards of hygiene. This full-time position offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Passion for food and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Decision Making

Problem Solving

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 CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 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 CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

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

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

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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!