Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Crook; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to deliver exceptional food experiences on a part-time basis, contracted for 20 hours per week, primarily in the mornings from Monday to Friday, with optional weekend shifts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for great food, strong customer service skills, and relevant qualifications including City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent. Join to be part of a leading company that values growth, competitive pay, and unique opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities.
• Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Hold a valid Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback.
• Supporting the creation of new menus.
• Representing Defence with a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep the kitchen well‑stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Chef role at ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services. We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part‑time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

Shift pattern will be 20 hours per week, typically in mornings from Monday to Friday:

• Mon – Mornings
• Tues – Mornings
• Weds – Mornings
• Thurs – Mornings
• Fri – Mornings
• Sat – (optional)
• Sun – (optional)

Your 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 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 & safety regulations.

Our Ideal Chef

• 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.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

As part of Compass Group you’ll help feed people, fuel progress and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader and enjoy competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, in one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds and abilities, empowering all team members to reach their full potential.

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