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Head Chef

£36k per annum
Full-time

Head Chef – The Park Hospital
Location: Nottingham 
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £36000 per annum 
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences in a healthcare setting.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here’s what you need to know before ing to join Compass Group UK&I .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights both clients and customers

  • Identify opportunities to improve our food service offer

  • Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported

  • Deliver our exciting food concepts to customers

  • Represent Compass Group UK&I and help maintain a strong, positive brand image

  • Manage food ordering, stock control, and minimise food waste

  • Oversee kitchen cleaning duties and ensure hygiene standards are maintained

  • Manage budgets effectively and meet financial targets

  • Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

  • Comply with Health & Safety regulations

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in a similar Head Chef role

  • A positive, proactive approach to leading a team

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships

  • Passion for food and commitment to delivering excellence

  • Initiative and confidence in making decisions that benefit customers

  • Strong timekeeping and reliability

  • Ability to perform well under pressure

  • A safety-first mindset

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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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