Chef

Chartwells; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. This role is focused on food preparation, menu management, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth within a leading UK food service company.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Food Handling

Hygiene Standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards 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:

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? 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 improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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
• Be flexible in working hours

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1707/G91301/52667937/BU #Independent

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