Educational Catering Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned catering provider in the UK is actively seeking an Educational Catering Chef for a part-time role in Surrey. This position involves preparing high-quality meals, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. Candidates should possess relevant culinary qualifications and experience, along with a passion for exceptional food and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible working hours required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

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Educational Catering Chef (Hiring Immediately), Surrey

Client: Compass Group

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Monday to Friday

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? 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 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
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• 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 the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across UK schools and universities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.

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