School Cook - Sunbury On Thames (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate School Cook to deliver exceptional food experiences in Guildford. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in a similar role, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a team and in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible working approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing menu changes and improvements.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Team Supervision

Hygiene Standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

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School Cook - Sunbury On Thames (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: Compass Group

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 35 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. We offer opportunities for career progression, value individuality, and reward employees who go beyond expectations.

Shift pattern:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Off

Note: This role is contracted for 44 weeks per year.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing menu changes and improvements
• Listening to customer feedback for service enhancement
• Supporting menu creation and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells positively
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Maintaining hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar Chef role
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible working approach

About us:

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells provides catering and support services to education sectors across the UK, serving millions of nutritious meals weekly. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and Children's Barred List disclosures. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions.

Job Reference: com/0605/79103001/52736905/BU #State Schools

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