School Kitchen Lead: Creative Menu Chef and Team Mentor

Compass Group UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Chartwells in Portsmouth. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and delivering exceptional service to clients and customers.

The ideal candidate has kitchen supervision experience, a relevant food hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to working. DBS checks and safeguarding may apply as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team in a catering environment.
• Food hygiene and safety knowledge with relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food and oversee kitchen operations.
• Implement menu changes and assist with new concepts.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team supervision

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Chartwells in Portsmouth. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and delivering exceptional service to clients and customers.

The ideal candidate has kitchen supervision experience, a relevant food hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to working. DBS checks and safeguarding may apply as part of the job requirements.