Chef

Compass Group UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their team and create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and managing menu changes within a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Overseeing menu changes and customer feedback.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 37 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. We offer opportunities for progression within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an overview of your shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious 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 food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent 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 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/1006/95351001/52690108/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.