Chef

Compass Group UK; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Chef for their Defence sector. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for food, relevant qualifications, and supervisory experience. Join a company that values its people and offers career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights customers.
• Overseeing kitchen responsibilities and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Acting on customer feedback to improve food services.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Food handling and hygiene

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 40 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 for career progression 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 to 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 over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and a range of offshore facilities including platforms and offices for the energy sector. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

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