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, Booking.com 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
HOSPITALITY CHEF | BEDFORD SCHOOL | £39,832
40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year | 5 days out of 7, flexibility required
Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting for an experienced Hospitality Chef to join the catering team at Bedford School.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to work within a prestigious independent school environment, delivering high-quality food and hospitality across a varied catering operation.
As Hospitality Chef, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with the on-site leadership team to develop menus, support hospitality services and continually improve the food offer.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food to company and client standards
Supporting hospitality services and delivering an excellent experience for customers and guests
Planning and implementing menu changes and new food concepts
Contributing creative ideas to develop and improve the food offer
Responding to customer feedback and identifying opportunities to improve food quality and service
Managing stock levels, ordering and waste to ensure efficient kitchen operations
Maintaining high standards of food presentation and quality
Supporting and supervising the kitchen team when required
Maintaining excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation
Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, allergen, hygiene and Health & Safety requirements
Representing Lodestone House professionally and maintaining high standards at all times
Working closely with the leadership team to support the wider catering operation
WHO YOU ARE
An experienced Hospitality Chef with a strong professional kitchen background
Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and exceptional customer service
Experienced in hospitality, events or a similar high-quality catering environment
Confident creating and delivering varied menus and food concepts
Comfortable supervising and supporting a kitchen team
Strong knowledge of Food Safety, hygiene and Health & Safety requirements
Organised, self-motivated and able to work effectively in a busy environment
Creative with a genuine interest in developing food and service standards
Flexible in your approach to working across a varied catering operation
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ equivalent or relevant professional chef qualification
Food Hygiene qualification
If you are an experienced Hospitality Chef looking for an opportunity to work within independent school catering, with a focus on fresh food, hospitality and menu development, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online.
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.
Job Reference: com/0110/41031001/52804871/R/SU #Lodestone House
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!