Term Time Sous Chef - Hertfordshire

Compass Group UK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free parking

Gym access

Career development

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a hands-on catering professional to plan, prepare, cook and present meals for pupils and staff. You will manage stock, waste, and hygiene while collaborating with the on-site leadership team to sustain high standards and service delivery.

The role emphasizes food innovation, adherence to health guidelines, and strong English communication. A flexible, proactive team player is essential for success on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with food production experience
• Knowledge of health and nutritional guidelines
• Strong English communication in writing and speaking
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Flexible approach with a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standard required by the Company and the Client
• Control stock and waste; ensure high hygiene and H&S standards
• Work with site leadership to drive performance
• Develop and motivate on-site colleagues

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

Flexible attitude

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free Meals On Duty
• Free Parking
• Free Use of Gym
• Monday to Friday - 06:30am - 15:00
• Term time only
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.4 weeks per year

You will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.

More about the role:

• Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events
• Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
• Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential
• Strong written and spoken English along with computer skills are essential
• Ability to motivate and develop your team
• Great team player

Who you are:

• Innovative and creative individual
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Flexible approach with a "can do" attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food

About Us

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.

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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!