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 an Area Development & Support Chef to work with us covering a mix of sites in the North based around Yorkshire/Manchester.
Salary: £35,000 per annum + amazing benefits
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm however some ad hoc support over weekends may be required
Location: Yorkshire/Manchester - Must have full clean driving license along with their own car. Mileage covered.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide relief chef cover across sites within the Northern region, including covering Chef Manager and Head Chef absences.
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Support and develop site teams, coaching colleagues and sharing best practices.
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Help sites enhance and develop their food offer in line with Gather & Gather brand standards.
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Invent and create menus that meet client and customer needs.
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Produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service delivery.
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Ensure all food is presented to a high standard and is "picture perfect" every time.
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Assist in developing and introducing new food concepts and service styles.
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Communicate menu requirements and order ingredients as required.
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Support operational teams during mobilisations, staff shortages, and busy periods.
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Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards across all sites.
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.
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Personal Development and Training opportunities
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Life assurance scheme
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Pension scheme
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Holiday allowance
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Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
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Eye care
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A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
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Family friendly support
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Regular social events and communication with our leaders
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A holiday purchase scheme
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Volunteering days
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Professional subscriptions
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Recognition schemes and people awards
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Long service awards
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Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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/1808/48560001/52828438/SU #Gather and Gather
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!
