Culinary Specialist

1 day ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
Job Overview

We are recruiting an ambitious Culinary Specialist to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

The salary for this position is around £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond their job requirements.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

As a key member of the Compass Group UK & Ireland team, you will have every opportunity to grow your career with the industry leader and receive competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' and customers' expectations
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and implement changes
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Representing Compass Group UK & Ireland 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 Candidate:
  • 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 Culinary Specialist role
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have a flexible approach to working


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