Junior Chef: Create Menus, Delight Guests, Grow

Compass Group UK; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef to support our food service operations on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards, while contributing to new menu concepts and maintaining a positive brand image.

The ideal candidate will have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with prior supervision experience and a flexible approach to working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.

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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Chartwells 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 Satefty regulations

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef to support our food service operations on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards, while contributing to new menu concepts and maintaining a positive brand image.

The ideal candidate will have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with prior supervision experience and a flexible approach to working hours.