Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team in Exmouth. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within a market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for career progression, value individuality, and reward employees who excel.

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 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 to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health 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 over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various facilities including offshore platforms and offices. We value passionate individuals committed to excellent customer service at all levels.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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