via reed · 28 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Chef

Compass Group UK
Didcot Full-time
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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full time basis contracted to 40 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

  • Mon: Full-time (Days)

  • Tues: Full-time (Days)

  • Weds: Full-time (Days)

  • Thurs: Full-time (Days)

  • Fri: Full-time (Days)

  • Sat:

  • Sun:

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes

  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services

  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services

  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts

  • Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image

  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked

  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

Job Reference: com/2105/41837001/52627250/BU #Eurest

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!

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