School Chef

Chartwells; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis to create exceptional food experiences. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring kitchen hygiene. Join a leading provider of catering services dedicated to enriching education.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing menu changes and kitchen hygiene.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

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 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 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.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 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 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 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 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 across primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and 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 their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2705/40349001/52741053/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering 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, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.