We\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. This will be Monday - Friday from 7am to 3pm.As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.About the site: This is a lovely contract and small operation. We provide lunch for 120 people each day. Our client has a focus on food quality and exceptional service. We have 8 meeting rooms on site that accommodate up to 15 people each for sandwiches, lunches and buffets. There is occasional evening events with overtime paid at x1.5. You will be managing a team of 2 - Kitchen Porter and Chef De Partie. We are ideally looking for candidates who have previous contract catering experience.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 developmentLife assurance schemePersonal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing teamA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeAccess to some great high street discount vouchersYour key responsibilities will include:Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersIdentifying opportunities to improve our food serviceCreating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supportedDelivering our tasty food concepts to our customersRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageOrdering food, looking after stock control and controlling food wasteOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsManaging budgets and successfully meeting financial targetsComplying with Food Handling & Hygiene standardsComplying with Health & Safety regulationsOur ideal Head Chef will:Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentCreate a positive work environment where the whole team can thriveBe a brilliant communicator and easily build relationshipsHave experience in a similar Head Chef roleStrive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated mannerTake initiative and make decisions that are right for our customersHave a desire to succeed in your rolePossess the ability to work under pressureDemonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliabilityHave a safety-first mind setPassionate about foodJob Reference: com/1912/48704001/52703921/BU #VacherinCH&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!
