Weekend Chef for Healthcare Dining — Creative Menus

Compass Group UK; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support (EAP)

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a part-time chef for healthcare venues, 16 hours per week with weekend shifts. You’ll prepare high-quality meals, help drive menu development, and respond to client feedback while upholding food hygiene standards.

We seek a passionate cook with a valid Food Hygiene certificate, strong teamwork and communication, and a flexible approach to weekend working. Training and development are available within a large national catering group.

Qualifications

• Holding City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve food.
• Help create new menus and food concepts.
• Monitor stock to keep kitchens well stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Flexible working

Passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a part-time chef for healthcare venues, 16 hours per week with weekend shifts. You’ll prepare high-quality meals, help drive menu development, and respond to client feedback while upholding food hygiene standards.

We seek a passionate cook with a valid Food Hygiene certificate, strong teamwork and communication, and a flexible approach to weekend working. Training and development are available within a large national catering group.