Healthcare Chef: Creative Menus, Leadership & Impact

Medirest; Bosham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Healthcare is seeking a Permanent Casual Chef to prepare and serve high-quality food for clients and customers in a healthcare setting. You will oversee menus, implement changes, and ensure hygiene standards across a busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a kitchen team. Flexibility in shifts is required, with opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and ensure consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and offerings.
• Listen to customer feedback and drive improvements in service.
• Support creation of new menus and culinary concepts.
• Represent Healthcare and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventory and ensure kitchens are well-stocked.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Food passion

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Team supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I Healthcare is seeking a Permanent Casual Chef to prepare and serve high-quality food for clients and customers in a healthcare setting. You will oversee menus, implement changes, and ensure hygiene standards across a busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a kitchen team. Flexibility in shifts is required, with opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.