School Chef

Compass Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves preparing exceptional food that enhances the dining experience for clients and customers. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong background in culinary practices. This innovative company values its employees and offers opportunities for growth and development, ensuring that every team member can thrive in a supportive environment. Join a leading provider in the education sector and make a difference through your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Supervisory experience and a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services based on feedback.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Team Supervision

Hygiene Standards 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 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.

Shift Pattern:

• 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 44 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 & 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with employment subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

Job Reference: com/0605/E61601/52596147/BU #State Schools

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