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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 25 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. Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 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 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 BU Schools 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!

Commis Chef Location: Wymondham Salary: Point 3 of the SET Support Staff Salary Scale, FTE £24,796 per annum, Pro-rata £19,395 - £19,742 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term-time only The College is a member of the Education Trust, an expanding education trust consisting of 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools. The Role A vacancy exists for a Commis Chef who will assist and support the work of the College's Catering Department. The post-holder will work as part of an enthusiastic and Committed team assisting the Sous Chef in the production of main meals for the campus. The post-holder will be expected to cover for the Sous Chef when necessary. Key Responsibilities The production and service of meals and refreshments throughout the school day; Catering for all school functions and courses held both during the school term and non-term time; Assists in the preparation of college meals Ensures staff and kitchen hygiene requirements are met Ensures Health and Safety at work requirements are met Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Executive Chef. Skills and Qualifications The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team, willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions, the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The professional competencies expected of a Commis Chef are: Have excellent organisational skills; Have excellent people and customer service skills. The qualifications and previous experience required for a Commis Chef are: A good level of literacy and numeracy; Have previous experience in a busy kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of food preparation, production and service; Have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all staff and students; A good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, service and storage. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.