Chef

Chartwells; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a market-leading food service company as a Chef, where your culinary skills will shine! This part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to create exceptional food experiences while working in a supportive environment that values individuality and progression. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene. With a focus on customer satisfaction, you'll have the chance to make a real impact. Enjoy a range of perks, including operational training, life assurance, and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role and supervising a team.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing menu changes and improving food services.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and complying with regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Menu Development

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

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 CH&CO on a part-time basis contracted to 30 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.

Working with us has its perks! We value our people and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing strategy including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with leaders
• Holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers

Here’s an idea of your shift pattern:

• Monday: Full-time (Days)
• Tuesday: Full-time (Days)
• Wednesday: Full-time (Days)
• Thursday: Full-time (Days)
• Friday: Full-time (Days)
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Off

Please note: This role is contracted to 39 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? 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 to and acting on customer feedback
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO 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

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

Job Reference: com/2904/48998001/52735861/BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.