Chef

Chartwells Independent; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a part-time Chef in Tonbridge. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring kitchen hygiene. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food, hold relevant culinary qualifications, and have experience in a similar role. Join us for competitive pay and great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee menu changes and kitchen cleanliness.
• Compliance with Food Handling and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Oversee the implementation of menu changes.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision experience

Flexibility in working

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 Healthcare on a part-time basis contracted to 15 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.

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: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? 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 Healthcare 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 Safety 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

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

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.