Chef

Chartwells Independent; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Chef, responsible for creating exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, and a chance to work in a vibrant kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and customer service.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Passion for Food

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Chef role at Chartwells Independent

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 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.

Shift Patterns

5 out of 7 days

Contract Details

This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar Chef role
• Holds a Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible approach to working

Join us to grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.