School Chef

Chartwells UK; Camberley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a School Chef, where you'll create exceptional food experiences for students. This part-time role focuses on preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring food safety. With opportunities for progression, you'll be part of a team that values individuality and rewards excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the School Chef role at Chartwells UK.

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 your shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days.

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skills 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 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, 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 the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all convictions and cautions.