Job Introduction
Here at Chartwells we currently have a unique and exciting opportunity for an energetic individual with a passion of food and learning!
As the Development Chef you will be responsible for providing culinary support across a number of education contracts in Anglesey.
If you are an innovative and creative Culinary professional with a real passion for nutrition and sharing your knowledge and are equally passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now!
More about the role:
Day to day your accountability will include but not be limited too the following:
- Drive innovation with monthly theme day menus.
- Create menus created with allergen and recipes delivered directly to units wanting to participate.
- Manage all direct communications with principals and head of academies.
- Manage All menus including but not limited to theme day and main menus need approval from each academy.
- Work with the academies to amend and create bespoke menus that work for each.
- Lead the main menu change over process in both primary and secondary schools.
- Deliver all special diets communications between the nutrition team and academies.
- Uphold the highest food standards across the contract
- Support with mobilizations
- Complete MPRO5 audits twice weekly
- Marketing handouts whenever possible to increase uptake
Who you are:
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and be able to develop relationships with key contact such as customers, clients and senior managers.
- Professional Cookery Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- Experience working in a culinary/catering role in the Education environment
- Passion for great food and excellent service delivery
- Ability to demonstrate outstanding culinary skills
- Ability to motivate and develop all levels of chefs
- Experience in training culinary skills
- Ability to deliver presentations to all levels confidently and accurately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
- Financially astute with regards to food costings and margin management
- Ability to analyse and evaluate information
- Experience of using process and planning to deliver consistent result to expectations
- Ability to work on own initiative but within a framework
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
What we'll give:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Who we are:
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/1107/H65201/52410926/SU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone?s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!