Part-Time School Chef: Create Fresh Menus

Compass Group UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Chef to craft high-quality meals and lead a kitchen team. The role is 32.5 hours per week, structured mornings, contracted to 43.6 weeks per year, with duties spanning menu development, service delivery, and customer-focused food innovations.

You should bring strong culinary abilities, a City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, and a valid Food Hygiene certificate, plus a flexible, customer-centric approach. DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and menu execution.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Chef to craft high-quality meals and lead a kitchen team. The role is 32.5 hours per week, structured mornings, contracted to 43.6 weeks per year, with duties spanning menu development, service delivery, and customer-focused food innovations.

You should bring strong culinary abilities, a City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, and a valid Food Hygiene certificate, plus a flexible, customer-centric approach. DBS checks may apply.