Spice up your next career move!
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 35 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.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
1. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
2. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
3. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
4. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
5. Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
6. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
7. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
8. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
9. Contributory pension scheme
10. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
11. Mon: Full-time (Days)
12. Tues: Full-time (Days)
13. Weds: Full-time (Days)
14. Thurs: Full-time (Days)
15. Fri: Full-time (Days)
16. Sat:
17. Sun:
Please note: This role is contracted to 45 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:
18. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
19. Overseeing and implementing menu changes
20. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
21. Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
22. Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
23. Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
24. Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
25. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
26. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
Our ideal Chef will:
27. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
28. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
29. Have experience supervising a team
30. Have experience in a similar Chef role
31. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
32. 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/1806/98882001/52641412/R/BU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!