School Cook

Chartwells; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in catering services is seeking a passionate Cook for a part-time position. The Cook will support the culinary team by preparing delicious meals and maintaining high food quality standards. This role promises an opportunity to enhance your culinary skills and advance your career within the renowned Chartwells, committed to excellent service in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights customers.
• Maintain a positive brand image through superior customer service.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Food Handling & Hygiene

Flexibility

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week.

As a Cook, 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.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

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 Cook 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/0805/J99701/52678542/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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