School Chef

Chartwells; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a market-leading food service company as a part-time Chef, where your culinary skills will shine. This role offers the chance to create exceptional food experiences that brighten clients' days. As a valued member of a company that celebrates individuality and invests in its people, you'll have opportunities to progress while overseeing menu changes, improving food services, and ensuring high hygiene standards. If you're passionate about great-tasting food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Ability to oversee menu changes and act on customer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Menu Development

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene Compliance

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 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.

Shift Pattern:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar Chef role
• Holds a Food Hygiene certificate
• 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 the UK and 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 previous convictions and cautions.

Job Reference: com/0605/J70101/52736924/BU #State Schools

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