Job Description
We are seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to this role? Here's what you need to know:
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations.
* Oversee and implement menu changes to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Identify opportunities to improve our food services and implement positive change.
* Listen to and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
* Support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
* Represent our company and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked and organized.
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
* Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements:
* You must be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
* You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification.
* You should have experience supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.
* You should hold a Food Hygiene certificate and have a flexible approach to working.
This role is part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS, which supports 250+ UK military establishments, government sites, and energy sector facilities. We value diversity and strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates individuality.
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.