School Kitchen Chef: Creative Menus & Growth

Chartwells Schools; Amersham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells on a part-time basis is recruiting a Chef to prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and uphold hygiene standards in education settings. The role is contracted to 32.5 hours per week across 42.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for progression within Compass Group UK&I and a supportive team culture.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and outstanding customer service.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team is required.
• Flexibility to work shifts as needed.
• Experience in a similar chef role is desirable.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and act on feedback.
• Assist with creating new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep the kitchen well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexible working

Chef experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells on a part-time basis is recruiting a Chef to prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and uphold hygiene standards in education settings. The role is contracted to 32.5 hours per week across 42.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for progression within Compass Group UK&I and a supportive team culture.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a kitchen team.