Chef

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 40 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

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

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 CH&CO 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 Satefty 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

Job Reference: com/2205/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU #Chartwells

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