Event Catering Associate

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Mobile Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Mobile Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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, term time only!
• Flexible approach to working hours to suit your personal needs
• We offer excellent opportunities for progression and development within Compass
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To promote a safety culture and ensure team members are aware of and operate in accordance with company and client Health & Safety procedures at all times
• To ensure the teams are engaged and coached effectively to achieve our performance targets
• To work with and coach the Kitchen Managers in unit to support the delivery of their sales and profit margin targets
• To ensure stock, promotions and merchandising comply with company procedures and sales are maximised
• To deliver operational excellence through execution of the 'what good looks like' guidelines
• To provide unit cover for your kitchens when required.
• To conduct regular site visits to the given area of responsibility and complete audits
• To work flexibly, attend meetings and training courses as required
• To role model the Chartwells Way behaviours at all times to colleagues, customers & clients
• To ensure all company, client & legal requirements, processes and procedures are implemented effectively
• To support Kitchen Managers with added value and parents evenings

Our ideal Mobile Chef Manager will:

• An enthusiastic individual with experience working in a school meal environment
• Must have experience of leading and coaching a team of people
• An outstanding communicator, able to liaise confidently with customers & clients and lead, engage & develop team members
• Be motivated to achieve results and to drive profits
• IT literate - Must be able to work with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Skype
• Must have strong organisational skills to be able to manage their own time efficiently to deliver results.
• Must be assertive, calm and work well under pressure
• Have high standards of personal hygiene
• Be able to undertake a range of manual duties
• Self-motivated and ability to adapt to a changing environment

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/0908/L/WJ

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!