Chef

Compass Group UK; Helston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to craft exceptional culinary experiences for Defence. This full-time role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills and creativity while ensuring high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. You will play a key role in menu development and customer engagement, all within a supportive environment that values individuality and growth. Join a company that invests in its people and offers opportunities for advancement, making a real impact in the food service sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Ability to supervise a team and implement menu changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing kitchen hygiene and compliance with health regulations.
• Listening to customer feedback to enhance food services.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

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 35 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. You'll have 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: Variable shifts.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 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 improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative 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 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various facilities including offshore platforms and offices. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/2904/95478001/52687095/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members, fostering a culture of respect and empowerment.