School Cook - Sunbury On Thames - Opportunities for career progression within a leading UK food[...]

JR United Kingdom; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food service company is seeking a passionate Chef in Sunbury-on-Thames to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and involves preparing high-quality meals while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Team Supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

School Cook - Sunbury On Thames - Opportunities for career progression within a leading UK food service company (Hiring Immediately), Sunbury

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Sunbury On Thames

Job Category:

Other

Additional Information:

• Virtual job fairs
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 3
• 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. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of your 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 to 44 weeks per year.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We focus on helping students build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across primary, secondary, and higher education institutions in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This post 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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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom