Chef

White Oaks; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a part-time Chef to prepare high-quality food and enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, hold relevant qualifications, and be passionate about great food and customer service. Join to grow your career with one of the largest businesses in the industry, offering competitive pay and great perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to prepare high-quality food that delights our clients.
• Knowledge of Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve food services.
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Experience supervising a team

Flexible approach to working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef – Part Time

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a part time basis contracted to 14 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.

Shift pattern:

• Mon: Weekends only
• Tues: Weekends only
• Weds: Weekends only
• Thurs: Weekends only
• Fri: Weekends only
• Sat: Weekends only
• Sun: Weekends only

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 Healthcare 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

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.

Job Reference: com/0112/44015001/52771522/R/BU #White Oaks

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!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Services