School Kitchen Chef — Lead Menus & Elevate Student Dining

Compass Group UK; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, via Chartwells, is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis to provide high-quality food experiences across education sites. The role is contracted to 35 hours per week with shifts Mon-Fri days across 43.8 weeks per year.

You will lead menu planning, maintain hygiene standards and deliver excellent customer service to students and staff. We are seeking a passionate professional with City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate and proven team supervision

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a team beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Culinary excellence

Customer service oriented

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, via Chartwells, is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis to provide high-quality food experiences across education sites. The role is contracted to 35 hours per week with shifts Mon-Fri days across 43.8 weeks per year.

You will lead menu planning, maintain hygiene standards and deliver excellent customer service to students and staff. We are seeking a passionate professional with City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate and proven team supervision