Chef – Full-Time Location: Nayland House Care Home, ColchesterSalary: £15 per hourShift Pattern - 4 days out of 7 - 7am to 5pmWe're currently recruiting a dedicated and passionate Chef to join our team at Nayland House Care Home in Colchester. This is a full-time position contracted to 40 hours per week, working 4 days out of 7 (Monday to Sunday), with morning and weekend shifts required.As a Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that brighten the days of our residents. Working within the UK's leading food service company, you'll have access to great development opportunities, ongoing support, and a workplace that values individuality and recognises those who go above and beyond.What you\'ll be doing:Preparing and serving delicious, high-quality meals that delight our residentsLeading and supporting menu planning and implementationListening to and acting on feedback to continually enhance our food offeringCreating new menus and contributing fresh food ideasMaintaining a positive brand image and representing our valuesManaging stock levels and kitchen inventoriesEnsuring all hygiene and food safety standards are metOverseeing kitchen cleanliness and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulationsWhat we're looking for:A genuine passion for great food and excellent serviceExperience in a similar Chef roleStrong leadership and team supervision skillsA valid Food Hygiene CertificateFlexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and early morningsCould you bring your culinary creativity and drive to our care home kitchen?Apply today and be part of a team where your skills make a real difference every day.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/0711/42631001/52743076/R/BU White OaksCompass 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!