Chef in Hemel Hempstead

Chef in Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead Full-Time 12 - 15 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Chartwells Independent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create exceptional food experiences and delight customers with your culinary skills.
  • Company: Join 14Forty, a leading food service company in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique talents and fosters career growth.
  • Why this job: Bring your passion for food to a company that celebrates individuality and rewards excellence.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, with relevant certifications and a flexible approach.

The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for 14Forty on a part time basis contracted to 30 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.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to 14Forty? Here's what you need to know before applying:

  • 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 14Forty 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 Safety 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

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.

Chef in Hemel Hempstead employer: Chartwells Independent

14Forty is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture where individuality is celebrated. As a part-time Chef, you will enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and the chance to create memorable food experiences while working within one of the UK's leading food service companies. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, 14Forty ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to thrive in their culinary career.

Chartwells Independent

Contact Details:

Chartwells Independent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chef in Hemel Hempstead

Culinary Skills
Menu Development
Customer Service
Team Supervision
Food Hygiene
Health and Safety Compliance
Inventory Management