School Kitchen Manager & Menu Innovator

Compass Group PLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Chartwells, seeks an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead a kitchen team, and help evolve menus while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to working. This position is based in the education sector across the UK.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• 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 continuously improve
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food 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

Chef experience

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Chartwells, seeks an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead a kitchen team, and help evolve menus while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to working. This position is based in the education sector across the UK.