Chef – Creative Menus & Customer-Focused Kitchen (36h/wk)

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Craigmore; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is hiring an ambitious Chef for Defence contracts, on a full-time basis. The role focuses on preparing delicious meals, implementing menus, and maintaining high hygiene standards across shifts.

You will lead a kitchen team, respond to client feedback, and contribute to innovative menu ideas while ensuring excellent service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to prepare and serve high-quality food.
• Knowledge of health and safety and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for Defence clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.
• Assist with creating new menus and concepts.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and stock levels.

Skills

Team supervision

Chef experience

Passion for great food

Flexible working

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Food Hygiene certificate

NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is hiring an ambitious Chef for Defence contracts, on a full-time basis. The role focuses on preparing delicious meals, implementing menus, and maintaining high hygiene standards across shifts.

You will lead a kitchen team, respond to client feedback, and contribute to innovative menu ideas while ensuring excellent service in a dynamic environment.