Chef

Compass Group PLC; Lower Stondon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & I Defence is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Defence contracts on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and contribute to excellent customer service across defence sites.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, supervising experience, and a flexible approach to shifts. Compass Group UK & I pride themselves on investing in people and delivering exceptional food

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare high-quality food.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting with creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocky.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Menu development

Food hygiene

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

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 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 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 Satefty regulations
• 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 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.