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 create exceptional food experiences with us on a part-time basis, contracted for 32.5 hours per week. At Chartwells, a market leader in food service in the UK, you'll have the chance to prepare and serve delightful dishes that brighten our clients' and customers' days.
We believe in investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and recognizing those who go above and beyond. If you're ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Your Shift Patterns
This role is contracted for 43 weeks per year. Shift patterns will vary, providing you with a dynamic work environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Oversee and implement menu changes.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food services.
* Act on customer feedback to consistently improve our offerings.
* Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
* Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
* Ensure kitchen cleanliness 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 exceptional customer service.
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Have experience supervising a team.
* Possess experience in a similar Chef role.
* Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
* Have a flexible approach to working.
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 focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students across primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities throughout the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing 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 to work with children.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Compass Group UK&I, we strive to create an environment where everyone can truly be themselves at work. We are dedicated to fostering 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!
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Chartwells and let your culinary journey begin!