Chef

TN United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading food service company as a Chef, where your culinary skills will shine! This exciting role involves preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring exceptional customer service. You'll have the chance to innovate and create new food concepts while working in a supportive environment that values individuality and career growth. If you're passionate about food and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and be recognized for your contributions.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience in a similar Chef role and team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services based on feedback.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Tools

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 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 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

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!