Chef

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. You will prepare high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and maintain hygiene standards while contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment. This full-time role offers career progression and recognition for outstanding performance.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef - Trenchard Lines

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, support for individual growth, and recognition for outstanding performance.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shifts.

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 offerings
• 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 ensure 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various facilities including offshore platforms and offices. We value friendly, dedicated individuals who excel in customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/0207/95918001/52627727/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.