School Cook/ Supervisor

School Cook/Supervisor

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Unspecified

Region:

South East

Location:

Hounslow

Salary Description:

Competitive

Posted:

23/04/2026

Recruiter:

Compass Group

Job Ref:

com/2204/86416001/52543803/WJ We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated School Cook/Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a School Cook/Supervisor, 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.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per yearCould you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing delicious food to the highest standardsSupervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageLiaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal School Cook/Supervisor will:

Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of catering experienceHave experience managing teams in a similar roleHold a Basic Food Hygiene certificateHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillPart 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/2204/86416001/52543803/WJ #State SchoolsCompass 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!