Part-Time School Chef: Menu Innovator & Student Nutrition

Chartwells Schools; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Schools in the UK is recruiting an ambitious Chef to join our part-time team contracted to 25 hours per week, for 43.6 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, support menu changes, and uphold Chartwells’ brand across our school sites.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen. A flexible approach and commitment to food safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience supervising a team and working as a Chef.
• Flexible approach to working and able to adapt to school kitchen routines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continuously improve services.
• Support creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene compliance.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for food and customer service

Team supervision

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells Schools in the UK is recruiting an ambitious Chef to join our part-time team contracted to 25 hours per week, for 43.6 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, support menu changes, and uphold Chartwells’ brand across our school sites.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen. A flexible approach and commitment to food safety are essential.