Chef

Compass Group UK; Corsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing menu changes and improving food services.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and inventory monitoring.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

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 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'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Patterns

5 out of 7 days

Before applying, here's what you need to know:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes
3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
4. Listening to and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
5. Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
6. Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
7. Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
8. Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
3. Have experience supervising a team
4. Have experience in a similar Chef role
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
6. Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and energy sector facilities across the UK. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent service at all levels.
Job Reference: com/2005/74089001/52612001/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 diversity and aim to build a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth for all team members.