Chef

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market leader in food service as a Chef, responsible for creating exceptional culinary experiences for Defence. This full-time role offers the chance to demonstrate your culinary skills and customer service passion, while maintaining high hygiene standards and innovating menu options.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a culinary environment.
• Proven experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food and overseeing menu changes.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling and Hygiene regulations.
• Monitoring inventories and kitchen cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Hygiene Standards

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 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who excel.

Here's an overview of your shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skills 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 to and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports Defence, Government, and Energy sectors, serving over 250 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and offshore facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/0207/86998001/52585096/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture of respect, empowerment, and success for all team members.