Chef

Compass Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their team and create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and passion for great-tasting food. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people, providing you with the chance to progress in your career while delighting customers every day. If you have a flair for creativity in the kitchen and a commitment to exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and be flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and support the creation of new food concepts.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Creation

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

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 the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year

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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with 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 and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• 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

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 the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!