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, (url removed) 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