School Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator

Chartwells Schools; Redhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare access and family benefits

Staff discounts and cinema offers

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts on travel and shopping

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting a Cook to deliver high-quality meals for education clients. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality, and support menu development in a busy school environment.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. Flexibility and commitment to safe food handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

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

Cooking skills

Customer service

Food handling

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells is recruiting a Cook to deliver high-quality meals for education clients. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality, and support menu development in a busy school environment.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. Flexibility and commitment to safe food handling are essential.