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Head Chef - Hull
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2025 |
| Location: | Hull, HU6 7PH |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 180363 |
Summary
Head Chef - HullUp to £34,744 per annum Monday - Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm
Spice Up Your Next Career Move!Are you a talented and enthusiastic Head Chef ready to lead a team in crafting outstanding culinary experiences? We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to join our dedicated catering team at Cargill in Hull , where you’ll create exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. In this prestigious contract, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, balancing creativity with leadership, all within the UK’s leading food service company. What You’ll Do:
Spice Up Your Next Career Move!Are you a talented and enthusiastic Head Chef ready to lead a team in crafting outstanding culinary experiences? We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef to join our dedicated catering team at Cargill in Hull , where you’ll create exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. In this prestigious contract, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, balancing creativity with leadership, all within the UK’s leading food service company. What You’ll Do:
- Deliver services across breakfast and lunch,
- be part of a team of 10, serving up to 200 customers on-site.
- Plan, organise, and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring high standards at all times
- Support our sustainability mission to achieve net zero by 2030
- Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels supported and developed
- Focus on service execution and delivering excellence in every dish
- Drive sales through innovative menu planning and promotions
- Maintain food safety, health & safety, and COSHH compliance within the kitchen
- Control stock, waste, and costs, ensuring all operations stay within budget
- Previous experience in a similar Head Chef role, ideally within contract catering
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver consistent results
- A passion for hospitality and innovative culinary skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire a team and develop a progressive, positive working environment
- A solid understanding of profit margins, purchasing policies, budgeting, and food costing
- Experience in stock and waste control
- Strong knowledge of food management systems (HACCP, Food Safety, Health & Safety), including Natasha\\'s Law and allergen management
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
- Aviva DigiCare – free annual healthcare check
- Medicash – discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Holiday purchase scheme and Sharebuy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition awards, including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
- Employee-led networks for support and development
- Access to our exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping
- Vodafone discounts
- On-going training and career development opportunities