University Kitchen Chef: Lead Menus & Fresh Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts

48% off 5 days out of 7

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious School Chef to support universities with high-quality catering across 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve meals that brighten students and staff days while upholding brand standards and safety.

You'll lead kitchen operations, implement menus, and respond to client feedback, with opportunities to develop your culinary skills within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Holding a Food Hygiene certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve services.
• Support with creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Universities and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great food

Team supervision

Food Hygiene certificate

Flexible working

Cooking in high-volume settings

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious School Chef to support universities with high-quality catering across 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve meals that brighten students and staff days while upholding brand standards and safety.

You'll lead kitchen operations, implement menus, and respond to client feedback, with opportunities to develop your culinary skills within a market-leading food service company in the UK.