Weekend And Evening Chef

Medirest Signature; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a culinary professional, where you'll assist in menu planning and food production while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role.
• Passionate about food and excellence.
• Desirable certifications in food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning and food production.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Intermediate food hygiene/Level 2 certification

Job description

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

• 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 at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend, usable across a wide range of brands
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with friends and family

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager with menu planning, food production, and purchasing within budgetary constraints
• Ensure cleanliness and general housekeeping of all kitchen areas, complying with health and safety standards
• Manage stock effectively to minimize waste and meet budget targets
• Maintain health and safety standards, including food safety regulations and checks
• Train and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding uniform and PPE

Person Specification:

- Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role

- Passionate about food and delivering excellence

- NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable)

- Intermediate food hygiene/Level 2 certification (desirable)

About Us:

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying 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 inclusive environment where every individual can truly be themselves 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 team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!