School Chef

TN United Kingdom; Consett; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef, where you will create exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills and passion for customer service while working within a leading provider of catering services in the education sector. With a commitment to quality and innovation, your contributions will directly impact the satisfaction of clients and customers. Enjoy a flexible working environment that celebrates individuality and rewards dedication. If you are eager to make a difference in food service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes and improvements.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Team Supervision

Hygiene Standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within a market-leading food service company in the UK. The company offers opportunities for progression, invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Note: This role is contracted for 44 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Ideal Candidate:

1. Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
2. Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
3. Experience supervising a team.
4. Experience in a similar Chef role.
5. Holds a Food Hygiene certificate.
6. Flexible approach to working.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across various educational institutions in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with employment subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.

Job Reference: com/0909/40311001/52678541/BU

Compass Group UK&I fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued and empowered.