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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells.
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 pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Off Sun: Off 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 Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Monitoring inventories and ordering goods to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations in line with HACCP Our ideal Cook will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have experience supervising a team Have experience in food hygiene and allergens Have experience in a similar cook role.
Have a flexible approach to working Full training will be provided 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/1510/77131001/51839352/R/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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