Part-Time Chef: Lead Kitchen, Create Menus, Delight Guests

Compass Group UK; Dereham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) to support Defence. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and contributing to new menu concepts while upholding hygiene and brand standards.

The ideal candidate holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has experience supervising a team, and possesses a Food Hygiene certificate, with a flexible working approach.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Skills

Food passion

Team supervision

Flexible working

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) to support Defence. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and contributing to new menu concepts while upholding hygiene and brand standards.

The ideal candidate holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has experience supervising a team, and possesses a Food Hygiene certificate, with a flexible working approach.