School Assistant Cook

Chartwells Schools; Camborne; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join a dedicated kitchen team. This role is part-time, contracted to 22.5 hours per week across 43.6 weeks per year, supporting high-quality food service for our education clients.

We value reliable team players who communicate well, show initiative, and can work flexibly under pressure to help deliver outstanding meals and maintain Chartwells’ strong brand standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with kitchen staff.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards.
• Reliable and punctual with excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively.
• Assist with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Stock taking and inventory support.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling and Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 22.5 hours per week. As an Assistant Cook, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Stock taking
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Assistant Cook Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a flexible approach to working
• Passionate about great-tasting food

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2008/74306001/52751170/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!