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 will prepare and serve food that brightens clients' and customers' days within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get opportunities to progress in 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 will bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence. Here's what you need to know:
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
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites, along with a range of 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.