School Chef

Chartwells UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team and create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers the chance to showcase culinary skills while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining high hygiene standards. As part of a leading provider in the education sector, you'll play a vital role in serving nutritious meals to students across various institutions. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to employee development, this position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you love cooking and have a flair for customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cook/chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

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

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Cook, 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 patterns: 5 out of 7 days. Please note: This role is contracted to 43 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 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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Cook Will

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar cook/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 have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across schools, colleges, and universities in 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 role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.