Chef - Creative Menu Lead (35h)

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to deliver high-quality food for Defence on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will prepare and serve meals, oversee menus, and help drive service improvements in a market-leading food service environment in the UK.

You will join a team that values progress, individuality, and employee development, with opportunities to grow within the organisation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the creation of new menus and 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

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to deliver high-quality food for Defence on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will prepare and serve meals, oversee menus, and help drive service improvements in a market-leading food service environment in the UK.

You will join a team that values progress, individuality, and employee development, with opportunities to grow within the organisation and a comprehensive benefits package.