Chef - Creative Menu Lead (36h/wk, Flexible)

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Craigmore; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Career progression

Digital health

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Friend/family discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 36 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, help update menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards across busy kitchens.

The role requires passion for great-tasting food, prior supervision experience, and a Food Hygiene certificate. A flexible, customer-focused approach is essential to thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 36 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, help update menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards across busy kitchens.

The role requires passion for great-tasting food, prior supervision experience, and a Food Hygiene certificate. A flexible, customer-focused approach is essential to thrive in this environment.