School Chef

Chartwells; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Chartwells as a part-time Chef and help create exceptional food experiences across the education sector. You'll be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment that values diversity and individual contributions.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia

Shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's

Cinema ticket discounts

Reward points on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Flexibility in working hours is required.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Hygiene standards

Food preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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Job Type: Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Chef

Sector: Catering & Food Services

Contract Type: Part Time/Flexible

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.

Here's an idea of your shift pattern:

• 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 food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are maintained
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, 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
• 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. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across 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 Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions.

Job Reference: com/2404/96916001/52721536/R/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I promotes an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a supportive workplace where all talents are valued.

Company

At Chartwells, we strive to deliver more than just food — we aim to inspire pupils and students through nutritious, delicious meals and outstanding educational experiences. Join us if you believe you can help us fulfill the Chartwells promise. We offer diverse roles across full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, with benefits including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Reward points on spending, redeemable across brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

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