Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel.
It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team.
Location: University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls Campus
Salary: £30,942 per annum
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week, 7am to 3.30pm
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and Manage a small team of 2
* On site we provide Grab and go, homemade cakes, hot mains, salad bar, soup, hospitality
* To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
* To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
* To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
* To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
* To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
* Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
* Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
* Provide feedback and coaching on performance
* To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Will have contract catering experience
* Passionate about cooking fresh food
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Private medical eligibility
* Eye care
* A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* Regular social events and communication with our leaders
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Volunteering days
* Professional subscriptions
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Job Reference: com/0209/48665001/52671756/BU #Gather and Gather
CH&CO, a part of 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!