School Chef

Compass Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a part-time Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, enhancing menu offerings, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Join a supportive environment dedicated to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experienced in supervision within a kitchen environment.
• Must have experience in a Chef role.
• Flexible availability for working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing menu changes and kitchen inventory management.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skill

Customer service

Food Handling

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis contracted to 30 hours per week. As a 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. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

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

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 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:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we've focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Employment offers are contingent upon 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 applicants must declare all convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0306/J96701/52742456/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. We value diversity and aim to build a culture that respects and celebrates the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members.