School Cook

Chartwells; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing high-quality food, working collaboratively to enhance customer experiences and maintain a positive brand image. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, has relevant experience, and enjoys working as part of a team. Opportunities for growth within a supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Passion for world-class food and customer service.
• Experience in a similar cooking role.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that enhances customer experience.
• Work in a team to serve delicious meals.
• Continuously improve menus and food services.
• Maintain brand image through excellent customer service.
• Record and reduce food waste levels.
• Assist with kitchen organisation and cleanliness.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about food and customer service

Experience in a similar role

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working

Job description

As a Cook, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Shift patterns: Other

Key responsibilities

• 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 servicesi>
• 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

Ideal Cook

• 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/1911/90463001/51994452/WJ #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!