Prep Chef: Fresh Food, Team-Driven, Day Shift

Compass Group UK; Yarnfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash—Healthcare benefits

Aviva Digicare—annual check

Perks at Work

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days + BH plus birthday day off

Holiday purchase scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Great things happen when teams come together at Yarnfield Park venues, operated by Compass Group UK&I. We are recruiting a Prep Chef on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to join a passionate kitchen team delivering excellent food experiences in a market-leading food service environment.

The successful candidate will prep fresh items, follow recipes, manage portions, maintain safety standards, and liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service periods.

Qualifications

• A good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues.
• An enthusiastic individual with a passion for excellent service delivery.
• Competent in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• To prepare fresh food items for use in dishes.
• To prepare dishes for salad bar and desserts.
• To follow recipes to company standard to ensure the allergen report is correct.
• To monitor portion size and wastage.
• To work in a safe manner to ensure safety of yourself and others.
• To communicate effectively with the front of house team to ensure successful service periods.
• To adhere to all training/guidelines given for health & safety, food handling, COSHH, uniform standards, PPE, manual handling and fire regulations.
• To ensure all displays and counters comply with health and hygiene requirements including food information regulations.
• To complete and update all food safety and health & safety paperwork correctly during your shift.
• To be responsible for kitchen cleanliness and report safety hazards.
• To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards customer requests and strive to exceed expectations.
• To complete compulsory training as requested by a senior team member.
• To follow profit protection procedures and report issues to line manager.
• To ensure all team members are treated with respect.
• To be flexible and able to work in other units within distance if required.
• To self-supervise when working alone and uphold safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

English proficiency

Work under pressure

Job description

Great things happen when teams come together at Yarnfield Park venues, operated by Compass Group UK&I. We are recruiting a Prep Chef on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to join a passionate kitchen team delivering excellent food experiences in a market-leading food service environment.

The successful candidate will prep fresh items, follow recipes, manage portions, maintain safety standards, and liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service periods.