Chef

ESS; Shefford Hardwick; 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 clients in the Defence sector. You will prepare high-quality meals, implement menu changes, and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards. The role involves addressing customer feedback to improve services and maintaining a positive brand image. This full-time position offers a 37.5-hour week with opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality food in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to oversee menu changes and implement improvements.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food for clients.
• Implement menu changes and oversee the creation of new dishes.
• Monitor inventories and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food Handling

Time management

Customer service

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 37.5 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.

Shift pattern: 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 Safety regulations