Chef

Compass Group UK; Eastleigh; 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 prepare exceptional food experiences for Defence. Responsibilities include overseeing menu changes, enhancing food services, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, hold relevant qualifications, and have supervisory experience. This position offers full-time hours with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Skill in identifying opportunities to improve food services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Monitor kitchen inventories and hygiene standards.
• Represent the company and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service skills

Supervision experience

Flexible working hours

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 36 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: 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 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 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 responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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 facilities including offshore platforms. We value passionate individuals committed to excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/2608/95812001/52606040/R/BU #Defence

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