Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Grantham; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 35.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend incentive

Pension and life assurance

Free meals

Resumo da vaga

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Chef to join Defence on a full-time basis. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, leading kitchen operations, and delivering great customer service across 37.5 hours per week, five days out of seven, with a 51.2-week per year contract.

You will oversee menu changes, respond to feedback, help create new dishes, manage stock, and ensure hygiene and safety standards.

Qualificações

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve dishes.
• Help create new menus and food concepts.
• Monitor stock to keep kitchens well supplied.
• Oversee cleaning and ensure Food Hygiene and Safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Culinary passion

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible working

Formação

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Descrição da vaga

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Chef to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.

You'll create food people love, bringing your culinary skill, fresh ideas and a passion for great ingredients to every service.

Please note: This role is contracted to 51.2 weeks per year

What You'll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
• Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
• Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
• Free meals

About You

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/1111/95127001/52721045/R/BU #Defence

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!