Chef

Compass Group UK; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This part-time role, contracted for 30 hours a week, offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills and passion for customer service. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people, providing opportunities for career progression. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering great food experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience in supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing menu changes and improving food services.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Development

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part-time basis contracted to 30 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: 5 out of 7 days.
Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year.

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
4. Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
5. Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
6. Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
7. Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
8. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Our ideal Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
3. Have experience supervising a team.
4. Have experience in a similar Chef role.
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
6. Have a flexible approach to working.

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!