Chef - NEXT Pontefract

Employer: Eurest (Part of Compass Group)

Salary: £30,380 per annum Shift Pattern: Day shifts, 07:00 - 18:00

Working Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (includes scheduled weekends off)

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our dynamic catering operation at NEXT Pontefract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, high-volume contract, delivering fresh, seasonal food to a large and diverse workforce across multiple dayparts.

You will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality food offerings, including breakfast, lunch, coffee shop service, tea shift, and night shift catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Preparation: Prepare and deliver seasonal menus using fresh ingredients, demonstrating strong culinary craft skills.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety compliance at all times.

About You

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, or an experienced Commis Chef ready to take the next step
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and fresh food preparation
• Excellent understanding of food safety, allergens, and H&S regulations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a strong team-focused approach

What We Offer

• • 20 days holiday plus enhanced time off linked to shift patterns
• • Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• • Excellent work-life balance with regular quality time off
• • Free onsite parking
• • Free meals while on shift
• • Bespoke training and development opportunities
• • Friend referral bonus
• • Pension and life assurance
• • Access to a wide range of lifestyle and retail discounts
• • Health and wellbeing benefits
• • Employee Assistance Programme

About Eurest

Eurest is a market leader in workplace catering and part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, operating across more than 700 workspaces every day. We are committed to fuelling employees throughout the day with food that nourishes both body and mind, helping them perform at their best. Our food experiences are driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, as we work towards our ambition of achieving net zero by 2030.