Chef

Compass Group UK; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, a City & Guilds qualification or NVQ equivalent, and experience in team supervision. Flexible working hours are required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Strong understanding of food handling and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexibility in 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 35 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.

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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & 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 energy sector facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/2108/79198001/52529380/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.