Chef

3 weeks ago


Kempston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Government Services on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 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.

  

What you'll be doing:

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 ESS 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

More about the role:

Prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.

To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures

Support all areas of the Kitchen as required

To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy

Our ideal Chef will: 

Have experience in running a Central Production Kitchen or Food Manufacturing for Distribution.

Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive

Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships

Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner

Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Have a safety-first mind set

Passionate about food

Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Have experience in a similar Chef role

Hold a Food Hygiene certificate

Have a flexible approach to working

 

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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


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