School Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Camberley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Chef for a part-time position at Chartwells. This role involves preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and possess experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a team in a catering environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and monitor kitchen inventories.
• Comply with hygiene standards and food handling regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Team Supervision

Menu Development

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 20 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 patterns will be: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 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 to 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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• 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, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious meals across primary and secondary schools, colleges, 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.

Job Reference: com/0905/40439001/52501430/WJ #State Schools

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