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School Chef

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , Chesterfield

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

12.51 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 30 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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

What we offer:

Opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people
Celebrates individuality
Rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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