Baker/Cook
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Thornton, L23 4UL |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 205659 |
Summary
We\\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Baker/Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients\\' and customers\\' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You\\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\\'ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:
- Great operational training and development
- Life assurance scheme
- Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
- A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Here\\'s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
- Term Time Only
Here\\'s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
Mon: 07.30-14.30
Tues: 07.30-14.30
Weds: 07.30-14.30
Thurs: 07.30-14.30
Fri: 07.30-14.30
Sat:
Sun:
Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? Here\\'s what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious, high-quality cakes/biscuits following recipes that delights our clients and customers
Identifying opportunities to improve our desserts/cakes
Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
Monitoring inventories to keep the baking ingredients well stocked
Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
Some till work involved serving on hot & cold counters
Our ideal Baker/Cook will:
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
- Have experience supervising a team
- Have experience in a similar Chef role
- Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
- Have a flexible approach to working
Job Reference: com/0212/47836001/52686374/BU #Chartwells
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!