Chef

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK seeks an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining excellent customer service. With opportunities for career progression, this full-time position values passion for food and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing menu changes and food service improvements.
• Complying with hygiene and health regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

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 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 the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer 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 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, including offshore platforms and offices. We value friendly faces and excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/1607/95790001/51813268/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.