Chef

Compass Group UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering group in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part-time basis. The role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for great food and customer service. This role offers a flexible working approach within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunities for career advancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to implement menu changes and improve food services.
• Strong understanding of Food Handling and Hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Great-tasting food passion

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Flexible working approach

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 part‑time basis contracted to 30 hours per week.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 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

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

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 on‑shore 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.

Job Reference: com/1011/96017001/52774220/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed 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!