Chef

Chartwells Independent; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. This role involves preparing and serving delightful meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The company values its employees, offering numerous benefits and development opportunities, including operational training and a comprehensive wellbeing strategy. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that celebrates individuality and rewards excellence.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Supervisory experience and flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Development

Food Hygiene Compliance

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 excel.

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

1. Operational training and development
2. Life assurance scheme
3. Personal development and training opportunities
4. A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
5. Regular social events and communication with leadership
6. A holiday purchase scheme
7. High street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of your shift pattern:

1. Monday: Full-time (Days)
2. Tuesday: Full-time (Days)
3. Wednesday: Full-time (Days)
4. Thursday: Full-time (Days)
5. Friday: Full-time (Days)
6. Saturday: Part-time
7. Sunday: Part-time

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

Are you ready to bring your passion and culinary skills to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes
3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
4. Listening to and acting on customer feedback
5. Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
6. Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
7. Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked
8. Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
3. Have experience supervising a team
4. Have experience in a similar Chef role
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
6. 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 be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth for all team members.