School Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook and embrace the opportunity to develop your culinary career. In this part-time role, you will support a talented culinary team in preparing and serving delicious meals that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. With a commitment to excellent customer service and food quality, you will play a vital role in enhancing dining experiences. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on fostering growth and inclusivity. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a team setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about world-class food and customer service.
• Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food to brighten our customers' day.
• Maintaining a positive brand image through excellent customer service.
• Supporting kitchen organization, stock management, and cleaning.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Handling & Hygiene

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Job Opportunity: Cook

We are currently recruiting a passionate Cook to join Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to hours per week.

As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary team in preparing and serving delicious food. You will help ensure our clients and customers enjoy dining experiences that meet various tastes and dietary requirements. In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary career within a market-leading food service company.

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing high-quality food to brighten our customers' day
• Working with the team to prepare and serve meals
• Identifying opportunities to improve menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through excellent customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste
• Supporting kitchen organization, stock management, and cleaning
• Adhering to Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about world-class food and customer service
• Experience in a similar role
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Flexible approach to working

About Us:

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, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across schools and universities in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and progress in their careers. Diversity is our strength!