Relief Chef Manager - Peterborough
Relief Chef Manager - PeterboroughUp to 32,763 per annum + free meal on shift5 over 7 Shift PatternGuaranteed Hours plus Company Car (Electric Vehicle)We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Relief Chef Manager to join our Culinary Support Team working within a 50 mile radius of the Peterborough region, however National travel will be required in line with business needs. We are in search of a skilled, passionate, and seasoned Chef Manager to oversee all facets of managing the exceptional standard of delivery and expectations at each site they operate. With ambition and commercial insight, coupled with the ability to impact daily operations, you will enhance your team's performance. You will lead by example and establish high standards.For the ideal Chef Manager, we offer a supportive management structure, a dedicated and spirited team, and the chance to work for a company that values innovation and a culture of training and development. This comes with excellent training and opportunities for career advancement within Compass.About YouPrevious chef manager background requiredExperience in a management roleAbility to communicate effectively to all internal and external stakeholdersFlexible in approach to their working hours and environmentRequired to travel as part of the roleMust have a driving licence due to nature of the roleUnderstanding of Health, Safety and the Environment principlesMotivated by a passion for quality and, service deliveryAbout UsWe 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:Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsAviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family. Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Holiday purchase scheme Sharebuy Scheme Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service AwardsEmployee networks created and led by employees for employees Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discountsShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsVodaphone discounts On-going training & development and career pathwaysCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
Cafe Supervisor - Ipswich
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Cafe Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Cafe Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. 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.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shiftsAre you willing to learn new skills? Here's what you need to know before applying with Compass Group UK&I: Your key responsibilities may include: Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported Being a responsible key holder Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Cafe Supervisor will: Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service Team player and can-do attitude Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude 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/0506/76891001/52584351/BU #One RetailCompass 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!
Kitchen Porter - Leicester
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 daysCould you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers Being an enthusiastic team player Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Kitchen Porter will: Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Have experience delivering high quality customer care Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Personality behind every plate Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That?s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Our secret ingredient - our people! If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.Job Reference: com/0506/99827001/52742883/BU #DINECompass 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!
Kitchen Assistant - Thetford
We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shiftsCould you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will: Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels Be an excellent team player Have a committed and organised approach Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Be flexible to work shifts Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.Job Reference: com/0506/86994001/52707940/BU #DefenceCompass 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!
Cleaner - London
We're currently recruiting a part time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Chartwells, contracted to 15 hours per week. As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver on our promise to always create the best and brightest experiences for our clients and customers. If you're a committed Cleaner looking for a role you'll shine in, we've got the position for you.
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:Mon: EveningsTues: EveningsWeds: EveningsThurs: EveningsFri: EveningsSat: Sun: Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per yearYour key responsibilities will include: Working alongside our cleaning and facilities teams to keep environments safe and hygienic for every client and customer Dusting, sweeping, polishing, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas to a high standard Ensuring surface areas, floors, windows, and other touchpoints are sanitised regularly Performing additional cleaning duties as and when required, such as mopping up spillages quickly and efficiently Emptying and disposing of bin waste Monitoring and re-stocking cleaning supplies. Our ideal Cleaner will: Have brilliant organisational skills and attention to detail Enjoy working in a hands-on role Have had cleaning experience in a similar role, although this is not essential 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/2305/C50901/52740777/BU #LI-DNP #IndependentCompass 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!
Weekend Chef - Berkhamsted
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 28 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. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:Mon: Tues: Weds: Thurs: Fri: Weekends onlySat: Weekends onlySun: Weekends onlyPlease note: This role is contracted to 39 weeks per yearCould you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: 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 Chartwells 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 Satefty 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/0506/98820001/52742573/BU #IndependentCompass 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!
Category Buyer - Chertsey
Category Buyer
Foodbuy UKFoodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation in the UK, managing over 2.3bn in spend. We bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to provide best-in-class food and non-food procurement solutions. Since being awarded the NHS Supply Chain contract in 2018, we have been responsible for sourcing food for over 150 NHS Trusts across the UK.We now have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our team. As a NHSSC Category Buyer, you will manage the entire end to end procurement process for your category on behalf of NHS Supply Chain: Food. You will manage all category supplier relationships, engage and support a wide range of stakeholders and execute best sourcing procurement processes in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023.Key ResponsibilitiesUtilise the Jaggaer eProcurement portal to run tenders, Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), e-auctions,Ensure all procurement activities are conducted fairly and transparently while identifying opportunities for process improvements within Jaggaer.Develop professional, consistent, and compliant further competition documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and user guides.Create and deliver training and awareness programmes for stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams.Contribute to Category and Sourcing Strategies, helping to achieve cost savings and enhance procurement efficiency for NHS clients.Support market growth and cost-saving objectives by identifying opportunities to drive value and innovation within procurement practices.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, collaborating effectively to achieve strategic procurement goals.About YouPassionate about procurement governance and compliance, with a strong motivation to protect and enhance business operations.Experience in public sector procurement, ideally within the food industry.Strong knowledge of Procurement Act 2023, Public Contract Regulations 2015, and NHS procurement frameworks.Hands-on experience using Jaggaer eProcurement systems or similar procurement platforms.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for improving processes and driving efficiencies.Ability to develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring best practices are upheld across teams.A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.Why Join Foodbuy?At Foodbuy, we are committed to developing talent and providing clear career pathways. We offer structured learning and development programmes, career progression opportunities, and a chance to be part of a procurement team that makes a real impact-delivering value and savings for the NHS and other key clients.Apply now and take the next step in your procurement career with Foodbuy UK!
Customer Service Assistant - Winnersh
Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.As a Customer Services Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Creating attractive food and counter displays Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image Handling cash and operating the cash register Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Customer Services Assistant will: Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude Display passion for delivering excellent customer service Be an excellent team player Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role Thrive working under pressure Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential. We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful &planet-positive catering At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. We?re people-powered at Eurest It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting Job Reference: com/0506/40448001/52486595/R/BU #EurestCompass 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!
Catering Supervisor - Dorset
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shiftsPlease note: This role is contracted to 47 weeks per yearCould you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Supervisor will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill 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/0506/98887001/52742978/BU #IndependentCompass 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!
Sous Chef - Berkhamsted
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 on dutyOnsite free car parkingSubsidised gym membershipContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesWorking 5 out of 7 daysPlease note: This role is contracted to 52 weeks per year
What you'll be doing:As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now!
More about the role:Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and eventsFood Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trendsKnowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essentialStrong written and spoken English along with computer skills are essentialAbility to motivate and develop your teamGreat team playerWho you are:Innovative and creative individualEnthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellenceOrganised, able to make robust judgements and prioritiseGain and hold the respect of othersFlexible approach with a "can do" attitudeA good track record of driving world class performanceStrong commercial experienceAbility to monitor and challenge the use of processesExcellent communication and relationship building skillsPassionate about foodAbout UsAs 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/0406/98820001/52700423/SU #IndependentCompass 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!
