Part-Time School Chef: Create Healthy Menus & Inspire Minds

Lodestone House; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - exclusive benefits

Career training & development - Appr.

Earn up to £500 when you refer a

Comprehensive pension scheme and life

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a part-time School Chef to join our education sector catering team. This role is 25 hours per week, contracted to 42.6 weeks per year, focusing on delivering nutritious, tasty meals in a school setting.

You will develop menus, respond to feedback, manage stock and ensure food safety standards are met, all while delivering exceptional customer service and working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Food Hygiene certificate held.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Listen to customer feedback and act to improve food quality.
• Help create new menus and creative food concepts.
• Monitor stock to keep kitchens well stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and comply with hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Strong team player

Good communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 OR NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a part-time School Chef to join our education sector catering team. This role is 25 hours per week, contracted to 42.6 weeks per year, focusing on delivering nutritious, tasty meals in a school setting.

You will develop menus, respond to feedback, manage stock and ensure food safety standards are met, all while delivering exceptional customer service and working with a supportive team.