Head Chef jobs in United Kingdom

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Baker/Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Term Time Only

• Mon: 07.30-14.30
• Tues: 07.30-14.30
• Weds: 07.30-14.30
• Thurs: 07.30-14.30
• Fri: 07.30-14.30
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality cakes/biscuits following recipes that delight our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our desserts/cakes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep the baking ingredients well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Some till work involved serving on hot & cold counters

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

CH&CO, a part of 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!