School Cook

2 weeks ago


Guildford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 27.5 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: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

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 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 Satefty regulations

#AD250Our 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 expect 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0811/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU

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



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