Chef

Compass Group PLC; Willington CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role in Willington CP. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have culinary skills and experience supervising a team. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is necessary.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food service management

Customer service

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

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 36 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 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. 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. 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!