We're currently recruiting an ambitious Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. We're looking for a driven, focused and enthusiastic commis chef to join us in the kitchens at Christ's Hospital School. You'll be part of a brigade of 16 helping prepare freshly cooked meals to our student body.
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The school 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 Childrens 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.
As a Commis 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.
Forget what you think you know about school catering - we provide exciting, on-trend and freshly cooked meals for our 900 students, seven days a week - nothing is off limits!
We can cater for BBQ's, fine dining, working lunches, weddings, bars and all other aspects of hospitality.
Working in our purpose built catering facility you'll be part of a team of 60 catering to all the needs of the school.
No split shifts, shifts are generally 5.30-2.00 or 10.45-7.15pm, 5 out of 7. The contract is for 48 weeks of the year. We close over Christmas and New Year so you also get to enjoy a well-earned break!
Please note: This role is contracted to 48 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
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
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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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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