School Kitchen Manager & Menu Innovator

Chartwells Independent; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Chef for a full-time role, contracted to 35 hours per week and 43.6 weeks per year. The position covers Mon-Fri days, with opportunities for progression within Chartwells, a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You will prepare and serve high-quality food, supervise a team, and help develop menus while ensuring hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells Independent in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Chef for a full-time role, contracted to 35 hours per week and 43.6 weeks per year. The position covers Mon-Fri days, with opportunities for progression within Chartwells, a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You will prepare and serve high-quality food, supervise a team, and help develop menus while ensuring hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen.