School Chef/Cook

Chartwells UK; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef/Cook to join their team on a flexible basis. This role offers the opportunity to prepare delicious meals while ensuring high standards of food hygiene and customer service. As part of a dynamic culinary team, you'll contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for students across various educational institutions. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position allows for career progression in a leading food service company. If you have a love for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Handling & Hygiene standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens our customers' day.
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Hygiene Standards

Education

Culinary Training

Food Handling Certification

Job description

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We're currently recruiting a passionate Chef/Cook - Zero Hours to bring the flavour to Chartwells on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Chef/Cook - Zero Hours, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll help to keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market-leading food service company.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.
  
  
  

Our Ideal Chef/Cook - Zero Hours Will

• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• 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 a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing 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 we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1104/40426001/52719868/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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