School Kitchen Supervisor — Part-Time Chef Leader

Compass Group UK; Crewe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) contracted to 43.6 weeks per year. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menus, and driving improvements in food services across educational sites in the UK.

We seek a passionate culinary professional with a Food Hygiene certificate, experience supervising a team, and a flexible approach to work. DBS checks may be required for safeguarding roles.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ or an equivalent qualification.
• Have a Food Hygiene certificate and a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes and improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance food services.
• Listening to customer feedback to drive ongoing quality.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked and clean.
• Ensuring hygiene standards and food safety compliance.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

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

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) contracted to 43.6 weeks per year. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menus, and driving improvements in food services across educational sites in the UK.

We seek a passionate culinary professional with a Food Hygiene certificate, experience supervising a team, and a flexible approach to work. DBS checks may be required for safeguarding roles.