School Chef

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Chef to prepare high-quality meals for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted for 30 hours per week. Ideal candidates will have a culinary background, experience supervising teams, and a passion for customer service. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional food experiences and enjoy opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.
• Passion for great-tasting food is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Customer service

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 30 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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 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
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• 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 and delicious meals to pupils and students 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 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.

Job Reference: com/0605/J70101/52736924/BU #StateSchools

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered to thrive — because diversity is our strength!