School Chef

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

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Chef, where your culinary passion will shine. This part-time role offers a 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 standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to personal growth and inclusivity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. Embrace the opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant and diverse environment, where every contribution is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a focus on high-quality food preparation.
• Ability to supervise a team and implement menu changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and support new food concepts.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

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 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 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 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 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 helped build healthy bodies, sharp minds, and promote healthy lives through nutritious meals in schools and universities across the UK. 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 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 suitability to work with children.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and advance their careers. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, aiming to make our colleagues feel valued and empowered to thrive—because diversity is our strength!