Chef

Compass Group UK; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining kitchen hygiene in a diverse and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, relevant qualifications, and a passion for customer service. Full-time position contracted to 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene through cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food and customer service

Experience supervising a team

Flexible in working hours

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 35 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. The company invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Before applying, here’s what you need to know:

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 offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & 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 energy sector facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/0808/95391001/52680900/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.