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Part-Time Chef Vacancy (30 Hours per Week) – Medirest (Compass Group UK&I)
As a market-leading food service company in the UK, we’re searching for an ambitious Chef to work part-time (30 hours/week) helping us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare.
Our passionate culinary professionals not only prepare outstanding nutritious, delicious food, but they also play a vital role in enhancing the experience of clients, patients, and visitors.
As part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is a leading healthcare food service provider, supplying catering services to 130+ NHS trusts and private hospitals across the UK.
About the Role
With ambitions to go beyond the plate, you’ll take pride in:
- Creating meals that brighten someone’s day
- Keeping up-to-date with the fast-paced demands of healthcare environments
- Doing more because it’s rewarding, rewarding more
Join a team that: ✔ Celebrates individuality and creativity ✔ Invests in employee progression ✔ Recognises effort with career advancement opportunities
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Key Responsibilities
This role involves a mix of practical and operational duties, including:
- Preparing delicious, high-quality meals, ensuring every dish is well-made and professional
- Implementing and overseeing refreshes to menus, ensuring meals remain appealing and adaptable for clients’ needs
- Improving service quality by gathering and acting on customer feedback
- Attending to developing new menu concepts and creative culinary ideas
- Managing stocks and inventories to prevent shortages whilst maintaining optimal freshness
- Ensuring ** hygiene standards** to compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, Health and Safety regulations
- Supporting team efficiency and positive working culture
- Upholding brand integrity and professional representation of Medirest
Requirements
To apply, you’ll need:
- A passionate drive for exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction
- Professional culinary qualifications, including:
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ L2 equivalent
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience supervising a team in a comparable kitchen role
- experience working as a Chef, adhering to health and safety standards
- Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible with working hours
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About Medirest
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare-operating division, providing:
✔ Staff, patient, and visitor catering across hospitals ✔ Domestic, portering, reception and security services
At Compass Group UK&I, diversity is our greatest strength. We foster an environment where every person can thrive as their true self and create equality of opportunity across careers:
- Respected & valued by your colleagues
- Inspired to reach your potential
- Supported in a culture that honours innovation and excellence
Job reference: com/0207/98390002/52818297/BU [#Medirest]
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