Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while working in a supportive environment that values individuality and progression. As a Chef, you'll prepare delicious meals, oversee menu changes, and ensure customer satisfaction. Join a leading food service company in the UK that invests in its people and provides unrivalled opportunities for learning and development. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Celebration of Individuality

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Equivalent

Tools

Food Hygiene Certificate

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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.

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 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
  
  
  

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0704/99249001/52678227/R/BU #Energy

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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