School Chef

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a Chef, responsible for creating exceptional food experiences. This part-time role offers opportunities for career progression and requires a passion for great-tasting food, customer service, and relevant qualifications. You will oversee menu changes, maintain hygiene standards, and delight customers with high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Chef at Chartwells

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells 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. We offer opportunities for career progression, as we invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Patterns: Other

Note: This role is contracted for 43 weeks per year.

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 to improve our 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

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

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 students build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2404/96444001/52713757/R/BU #State Schools

At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.