Culinary Innovator

3 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
Job Opportunity
Chartwells is seeking a skilled Chef to join their team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food to clients and customers across the UK. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, this role requires passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Chef role, with a strong track record of supervising teams and implementing menu changes. A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification is also highly desirable. Additionally, the ability to hold a Food Hygiene certificate and work flexibly are essential requirements of the position. By joining Chartwells, you will become part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.

In this role, you can expect to:
  1. Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
  2. Oversee and implement menu changes to ensure consistency and quality.
  3. Identify opportunities to improve food services and provide solutions to enhance customer experiences.
  4. Listen to customer feedback and act on it to consistently improve food services.
  5. Support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
  6. Maintain a positive brand image by representing Chartwells professionally.
  7. Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked and maintain hygiene standards.
With a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Chef to take their career to the next level. If you are passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
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