Overview
Join to apply for the School Chef role at Chartwells Schools. We are recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week (and 43 weeks per year). You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that brightens our clients’ and customers’ days within a market-leading food service company in the UK. Chartwells supports its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go beyond the plate.
Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells?
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check.
Responsibilities
* Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights 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 the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
* Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
* Monitoring inventory to keep kitchens well-stocked
* Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
* Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
Shift Pattern
Mon–Fri: Full-time (Days). Sat: Full-time (Days). Sun: Full-time (Days). Note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* 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 consistently improve
* Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
* Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
* Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
* Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
* Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
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
* Have experience in a similar Chef role
* Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
* Have a flexible approach to working
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Food and Beverage Services
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants are asked to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children as part of safeguarding requirements.
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