Lead Chef

Compass Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Basingstoke seeks a passionate Lead Chef. You will prepare high-quality meals and support menu creativity while maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible, positive attitude. Enjoy competitive pay and growth opportunities in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks and opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role is preferred.
• Must be willing to work towards a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tasty, high-quality meals for clients and customers.
• Follow menus and recipes for consistency and quality.
• Assist with menu changes and creative food ideas.
• Ensure kitchens are well-stocked and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Good customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Lead Chef - Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

We\'re currently recruiting an enthusiastic Lead Chef to help us deliver exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a part-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Cook, you\'ll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals that brighten our clients\' and customers\' days, all while working within the UK\'s leading food service company. You\'ll be supported with opportunities to grow, recognised for your hard work, and encouraged to bring your own individuality to the team.

Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your passion for cooking to Healthcare? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:

Responsibilities

• Preparing tasty, high-quality meals that meet the needs of our clients and customers
• Following menus and recipes to ensure consistency and quality
• Assisting with menu changes and supporting creative food ideas
• Listening to customer feedback to help improve our service
• Ensuring kitchens are well-stocked by monitoring supplies
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal cook will

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and good service
• Have some previous experience in a cooking role
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Food Hygiene certificate
• Work well as part of a team and support colleagues when needed
• Have a flexible and positive approach to working

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.

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!