We're recruiting an ambitious Chef for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37 hours per week. As a Chef, you'll prepare and serve food that brightens clients' and customers' days, working with a market-leading food service company in the UK.
You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.
Key responsibilities include preparing delicious food, overseeing menu changes, and listening to customer feedback to improve our food services.
The ideal Chef will be passionate about great-tasting food, hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, and have experience supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.
Compass Group UK&I is a diverse and inclusive company that values individuality and celebrates unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities. We strive to build a culture that respects and empowers every team member to thrive.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* 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
**Ideal Candidate:**
* 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