At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals that brighten students' days and oversee menu changes.
- Company: Join Chartwells, the leading provider of catering in the education sector.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Bring your culinary passion to a role that makes a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, food hygiene certification, and a passion for great food.
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 22.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.8 weeks per year.
Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:
- 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 our food services
- 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
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees 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.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has 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 to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
School Chef in Gaerwen employer: Compass Group
Chartwells is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where individuality is celebrated. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we provide ample opportunities for career progression within the leading food service company in the UK, all while serving nutritious meals to students across the education sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on young lives through great food and exceptional service.
