Chef

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about culinary excellence and customer service, with opportunities for career progression in a company that values individuality and invests in its people. Join a dynamic team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with a focus on food quality.
• Ability to supervise a team and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and respond to customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Menu Planning

Hygiene Compliance

Team Supervision

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 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 improve our 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 and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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 UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and offshore facilities. We value friendly faces and excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/0105/86999001/52375730/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.