Chef

Chartwells Independent; Newquay; 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 while working in a supportive environment that values individuality and career progression. You will be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene. Join a team that celebrates diversity and is committed to excellent customer service, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a passion for great-tasting food.
• Supervising a team and ensuring high standards of food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food that delights customers.
• Oversee menu changes and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

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. 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: 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 and 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

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

Job Reference: com/3004/95405001/52735615/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!