Chef (NIGHTS) Hours of work are: Monday 8pm - 2am Tuesday 6.15pm - 00.15am

Compass Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in South Africa is looking for a passionate Chef for part-time night shifts. This role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing kitchen hygiene standards, and implementing menu changes. The ideal candidate will have necessary qualifications, experience in a similar role, and strong customer service skills. Join us to create exceptional food experiences and enjoy opportunities for personal growth within a celebrated company culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Skills in customer feedback handling to improve services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Flexible working approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef (NIGHTS) Hours of work are: Monday 8pm - 2am Tuesday 6.15pm - 00.15am

We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a part time basis contracted to 30 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.

Here’s what you need to know before applying:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well‑stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/0412/96224001/52575525/R/BU #EurestCompass 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!