Join Our Team as a Chef at Chartwells!
Are you ready to bring your culinary passion to life? We're on the lookout for an ambitious Chef to join our dynamic team at Chartwells on a part-time basis, with a contract of 25 hours per week. Here, you’ll have the chance to create exceptional food experiences that brighten our clients' and customers' days. As part of the UK’s leading food service company, you’ll find endless opportunities for growth and recognition in a workplace that celebrates individuality and rewards those who go above and beyond.
Your Shift Patterns
This role is contracted for 42.6 weeks per year. Flexibility is key, and we’ll work with you to create a schedule that suits both your needs and ours.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Oversee and implement menu changes to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food services.
* Act on customer feedback to continuously improve our culinary offerings.
* Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
* Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked.
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to uphold hygiene standards.
* Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Chef will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and delivering exceptional customer service.
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Have experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
* Possess experience in a similar Chef role.
* Hold a valid Food Hygiene certificate.
* Exhibit a flexible approach to working hours.
About Chartwells
As part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping those in education build strong bodies and sharp minds through nutritious and delicious meals. Every week, we serve millions of meals to students in primary and secondary schools, academies, colleges, and universities across the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, and any offer of employment will be subject to successful pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess their suitability for working with children.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Compass Group UK&I, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and thrive—because diversity is our strength!
Are you ready to make a difference with us? We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!