We're recruiting an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you'll prepare and serve food that brightens clients' and customers' days, within a market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.
Your shift patterns will be 5 out of 7 days.
You'll bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence. Your key responsibilities will include:
* 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 Defence 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
Our ideal Chef will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
* 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
We support 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites, along with onshore and offshore facilities. We look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service to join our teams.
Compass 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.