Chef

Compass Group UK; Crickhowell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their team, creating exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a passion for food, a relevant qualification, and experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working approaches.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Passion for Food

Team Supervision

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

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and 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 approaches

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports Defence, Government, and Energy sectors, serving over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and energy facilities. We value friendly service and seek passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/2006/95999001/52584383/SU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members, aiming to create a culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to thrive—because diversity is our strength.