Chef

Compass Group; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

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 37 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 will have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

Variable shifts

About the Role

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 food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

The 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

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities. We value friendly faces and excellent customer service at all levels, seeking passionate individuals to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1305/96065001/52733455/R/BU #Defence

Our Commitment

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and thrive, because diversity is our strength!