School Kitchen Chef - Part-Time, 32.5h, Menu Innovator

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis contracted to 32.5 hours per week for 43.6 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead a small team, implement menu changes, and help deliver exceptional customer service in schools across the UK.

A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, and a Food Hygiene certificate are required. You will work in the Chartwells team delivering nutritious meals to pupils across primary and secondary

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef on a part-time basis contracted to 32.5 hours per week for 43.6 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead a small team, implement menu changes, and help deliver exceptional customer service in schools across the UK.

A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, and a Food Hygiene certificate are required. You will work in the Chartwells team delivering nutritious meals to pupils across primary and secondary