School Chef: Lead Menus & Elevate Student Meals

Chartwells Schools; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef in Portsmouth to join our full-time team (35 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality food, manage menus, and help drive service improvements within a market-leading education catering provider in the UK. You’ll support new concepts while upholding brand standards.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have team supervision experience. A flexible approach to shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• 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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef in Portsmouth to join our full-time team (35 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality food, manage menus, and help drive service improvements within a market-leading education catering provider in the UK. You’ll support new concepts while upholding brand standards.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have team supervision experience. A flexible approach to shifts is essential.