Job Description
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:Monday to Friday (7am to 3pm, some flexibility)Free meals on dutyMileage coverLocal gym membershipContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesPlease note: This role is contracted to 45.6 weeks per yearKey ResponsibilitiesTo support the Sector leadership team in demonstrating new creative food ideas to our clients – on the counter or in presentation meetings. To lead and support development of new food concepts for the sectorLeading the delivery of food presentations to clients – showing them our new ideas and engaging our clients in a conversation about the future of food in their unit. Creating new culinary ideas for these food presentations (e.g., themed recipes, menus)Development and implementation of new food offers for the whole businessTraining for culinary teams at all levels of craft skillLead and support other culinary activities that celebrate the food culture of the sector – e.g., designing/supporting internal chef competitions.Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts when they join our businessSupporting unit chef challenges – relief supportLeading large high-profile hospitality events at our units Over the course of a year you should expect you time to be split roughly equally between food presentations to clients, direct support and coaching, and development/execution of new food concepts and ideasPerson SpecificationA real passion for foodAn ability to demonstrate knowledge of food trends and development in a way that is inspiring and motivating for our clientsCreative food/food service backgroundUnderstanding of purchasing/sourcing products/ingredientsExperience of developing food concepts and implementation of these conceptsExperience of working in a fast paced/forward thinking environmentstrong people skill with an ability to communicate effectively and influenceAbility to build relationships with lots of different types of peopleAbility to direct others to achieve goalsKnowledge of different food production methodsStrong project management skillsEssential Team player working in a busy environmentBe able to work on own initiativeSome travel includedFull driving license requiredTo train Unit Management staff and cooks and deliver great food at unit levelWork well within the school environment and be able to insipe young peopleTo have some flexibility around term time hours DBSCar essential - mileage coveredDesirable To be creative and come up with new ideas for school foodBe involved with menu planningBe able to strive for increased uptake at school levelWork alongside the management teams and strategic planningLiaise with the School client attending client meetings when need beAbout UsPart 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.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!