School Chef

TN United Kingdom; Camberley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. The Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for progression and values individuality in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are recruiting an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. As a Chef, you will prepare and serve food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the UK’s market-leading food service company. We offer opportunities for progression, valuing individuality, and rewarding employees who excel.

Shift patterns will vary, and please note: this role is contracted for 44 weeks per year.

Bring your passion and culinary skills to Chartwells. Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious 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 for continuous improvement
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are 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 a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We focus on helping students build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. Serving millions of nutritious meals weekly across the UK, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS disclosure and Children’s Barred List checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions to assess suitability.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal career opportunities. We celebrate the talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members, aiming for everyone to feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!