Chef

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Chef - Five Oaks (33 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days)
We’re pleased to be recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef to join our friendly team of five at Five Oaks . If you enjoy producing high‑quality, well‑presented meals and being part of a supportive kitchen team, this role could be a great fit.

This position offers 33 hours per week , working 5 out of 7 days with weekends on rotation . You’ll take part in breakfast, lunch and dinner service , working shifts of 8:00am-3:00pm or 8:00am-6:00pm .
What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and cooking tasty, nutritious meals in line with set menus
• Delivering consistent food quality, presentation and portion standards
• Providing input and ideas when menu changes are being developed by the wider team
• Supporting a positive experience for residents and responding to feedback
• Helping to monitor stock levels and report replenishment needs
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards and participating in daily cleaning routines
• Following all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and organisational policies

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for great food and excellent service
• Experience working as a Chef in a similar setting
• A team-focused approach and confidence supporting colleagues
• A Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexibility, reliability and a proactive attitude

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:

• 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.

Job Reference: com/0202/42637001/52788219/SU #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!