Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Brawdy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is looking for an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. The role involves preparing delicious food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, hold a relevant qualification, and be passionate about customer service. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Flexibility in working hours

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You will have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns will typically be 5 out of 7 days.

Before applying, 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 to and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities, including platforms and rigs. We value friendly faces and passionate customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/3007/94416001/52739588/R/BU #Defence

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