Mobile chef manager

Overview

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Mobile Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Mobile Chef Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You’ll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with great people skills to support in and around the area. We currently have 20 primary schools and 5 secondary schools, and the role would involve cooking, ordering, stock taking, weekly bookwork training, and supporting with activities in the area.

Please note:

This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

• 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 Safety regulations

• 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 focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious 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 all employees share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to 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 applicants should declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2801/J96501//BU #State 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!