Chef – Full Time – Oxford

Company: Compass Group
Apply for the Chef – Full Time – Oxford
Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Salary: 13.50 per hourShift hours: Full Time

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.

About the role

We’re currently recruiting a Chef to join CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You’ll create food people love, bringing your culinary skill, fresh ideas and a passion for great ingredients to every service.

Please note: This role is contracted to 45.2 weeks per year

What you’ll do

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
  • Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
  • Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
  • Perks at Work – Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
  • Career training & development opportunities – Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
  • Earn up to 500 when you refer a friend
  • Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

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 in a similar Chef role
  • Be a strong team player with good communication skills
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have a flexible approach to working

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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Posted: November 3rd, 2026