School Assistant Chef

Compass Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Assistant Chef to join their team at Chartwells. This full-time role involves preparing exceptional food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, relevant qualifications, and experience in a similar role, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As an Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. The role offers opportunities for progression, as our company invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes
3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
4. Listening to and acting on customer feedback
5. Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
6. Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
7. Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
8. Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Assistant Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
3. Have experience supervising a team
4. Have experience in a similar chef role
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
6. Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies and sharp minds. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.

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