Chef

Compass Group UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time position involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and relevant culinary qualifications, along with a passion for food. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to progress within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Supervisory experience needed to lead a kitchen team.
• Flexibility in work schedule is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food for clients.
• Oversee menu changes and customer feedback implementation.
• Maintain hygiene standards and manage kitchen inventories.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising experience

Flexible working approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Chef -DSTL Portsdown West-Portsmouth

• £31967 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days over 7
• For security clearance purposes, only applications from UK nationals can be considered at this time.

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 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: Variable shifts

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities

• 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

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

About Compass Group UK&I ESS

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.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!