Chef: Create Innovative Menus for Defence Food Services

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a Defence project on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours weekly. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and drive continuous improvement while representing the brand with a strong emphasis on customer service.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen team.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Passion for great food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Food hygiene awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a Defence project on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours weekly. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and drive continuous improvement while representing the brand with a strong emphasis on customer service.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen team.