Chef
Compass Group
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About Compass Group
Compass Group is a food service company. They also provide facilities management, guest services and cleaning services.
Job description from Compass Group
Spice up your next career move! We\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Northern Ireland on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 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.Some of the benefits we offer: Free meals while at work Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available 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 Northern Ireland? 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 Northern Ireland 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 At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Job Reference: com/0110/99422001/52683486/NI 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!
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
Map
Northern Ireland, Londonderry
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Compass Group pay chefs enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
88% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Compass Group pay chefs market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
85% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do chefs at Compass Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Compass Group pay chefs sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do chefs at Compass Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at Compass Group?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 44% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 22% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 28% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do chefs at Compass Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do chefs at Compass Group get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
44% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for chefs at Compass Group to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
58% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for chefs to book a holiday at Compass Group?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Compass Group managers change chefs shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
44% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for chefs to take sick leave at Compass Group?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do chefs at Compass Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do chefs at Compass Group get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
35% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for chefs to work at Compass Group?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
58% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do chefs at Compass Group enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do chefs at Compass Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at Compass Group?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
74% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are chefs given support to progress at Compass Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 65% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do chefs think Compass Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do chefs feel well informed about how Compass Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Compass Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
The stress of the job and the lack of training plans for new starters and lack of effort to streamline different processes
Compass Group Employee, August 2024
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Best thing
Meeting different customers
Worst thing
When off sick you don't get paid
Or they cut my hours without noticeCompass Group Employee, July 2024
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