School Chef

Compass Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef, where your culinary passion can shine! This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to create exceptional food experiences while working within a renowned food service provider dedicated to the education sector. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. With a focus on customer satisfaction and team collaboration, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students across the UK. If you're ready to bring your skills to an inclusive environment that values diversity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a team and in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes and improvements.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

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:

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

Our ideal Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
3. Have experience supervising a team.
4. Have experience in a similar Chef role.
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
6. Have a flexible approach to working.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees must share this commitment. Employment is 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 previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

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

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members, aiming to make everyone feel valued and empowered to reach their potential—because diversity is our strength!