Culinary Expert

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service - preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
• Hold a relevant culinary qualification - holding a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role - overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards, and monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
• Have a flexible approach to working - with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and workloads, and a willingness to support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image - being a role model for our team and maintaining high standards of professionalism and conduct.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Chef to join our team at Compass UK & Ireland. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food to our clients and customers. You will also be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation and Service: Prepare and serve high-quality food to our clients and customers, maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, and taste.
• Menu Planning and Development: Work with our culinary team to develop new menus and food concepts, ensuring they meet the needs and preferences of our clients and customers.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee and manage kitchen operations, including inventory management, staff supervision, and maintenance of kitchen facilities.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, responding to customer feedback and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualification, including City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a similar Chef role, including kitchen management and staff supervision.
• Flexible approach to working, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and workloads.

About Compass UK & Ireland:

We are a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector, serving millions of meals to pupils and students across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.