Job Description
Head Chef-Lawson House Aylesford, Kent
* £15.34 per hour
* 37.5 hours per week 5 days over 7
* Uniform provided
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.
As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
* Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
* Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
* Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
* Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
* Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
* Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
* Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
* Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Our ideal Head Chef will:
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
* Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
* Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
* Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
* 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
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:
* Free meals
* Onsite free car parking
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* 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
About Us
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.
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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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