School Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator (Part-Time)

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells in Reading, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef for a part-time role of 30 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, support menu changes, and drive improvements in food service while upholding brand standards.

You will bring City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team in a similar chef role. A flexible approach to working is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes to suit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and menus.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve service.
• Create new menus and culinary concepts with the team.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories and maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Team supervision

Chef experience

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ

Job description

Chartwells in Reading, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Chef for a part-time role of 30 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, support menu changes, and drive improvements in food service while upholding brand standards.

You will bring City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team in a similar chef role. A flexible approach to working is required.