School Chef

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef, where your culinary passion will shine! This part-time role offers the chance to create exceptional food experiences while working within a supportive team. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high hygiene standards. With a commitment to investing in its people, this organization celebrates individuality and offers opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a leading provider in the education sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for food.
• Ability to supervise a team and implement menu changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

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 and 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

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 primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees will undergo 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 convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

Job Reference: com/0605/99159001/52554628/BU #State Schools

At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members, ensuring they feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength.