School Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With opportunities for progression, this full-time position is perfect for those passionate about food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team supervision

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 full-time basis contracted to 35 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 expectations.

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:

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:

• 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 offerings
• 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 responsibilities 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 in the education sector. For over 25 years, we've focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employment offers are 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 to assess suitability.

Job Reference: com/0205/77118001/52713754/R/WJ #StateSchools

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