Head Chef (Zero Hours) — Flexible, High-Quality Cuisine

Chartwells Independent; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Holiday purchase

Discount vouchers

Social events

Job summary

CH&CO is recruiting a Head Chef (Zero Hours) to cover long-term sickness absence at our Newcastle site. This zero-hours contract offers flexibility while supporting the business in the short term, with the opportunity to remain on a casual basis when a permanent chef returns.

Join a team passionate about food and hospitality; CH&CO emphasizes development, rewards, and a customer-service culture. Careers progress within the Compass Group UK&I family.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar head chef or senior cook role.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Solid food handling and hygiene knowledge.
• Flexible approach to work and shifts.
• Passion for world-class food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens customers' day.
• Work with the team to prepare and serve meals.
• Seek opportunities to improve menus and services.
• Maintain positive brand image through customer service.
• Record and help reduce food waste levels.
• Support kitchen organisation, stocking and cleaning.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Food handling & hygiene

Flexible working

Experience in similar role

Job description

CH&CO is recruiting a Head Chef (Zero Hours) to cover long-term sickness absence at our Newcastle site. This zero-hours contract offers flexibility while supporting the business in the short term, with the opportunity to remain on a casual basis when a permanent chef returns.

Join a team passionate about food and hospitality; CH&CO emphasizes development, rewards, and a customer-service culture. Careers progress within the Compass Group UK&I family.