Weekend And Evening Chef - Trent College

Compass Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Chef to manage kitchen operations and food production. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, experience with food safety regulations, and a passion for delivering excellent meals. Join us for competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for training and development in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role is essential.
• Passion for food and commitment to excellence are a must.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce house menu within budget constraints.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and ensure safety standards.
• Manage stock to minimize waste while achieving budget targets.
• Train and develop kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team training and development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Intermediate food hygiene certification

Job description

Benefits

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:

• 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

Responsibilities

• House menu, food production planning, and purchasing within budgetary constraints.
• Cleanliness and general housekeeping of all kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist in managing stock effectively to minimise waste and maintain budgetary targets.
• Assist in maintaining health and safety standards, including adherence to food safety regulations and checks.
• Train and develop the Kitchen team
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• 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 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!