Chef: Creative Menus, Leadership & Food Impact

Chartwells Independent; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning programs

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts with major providers

Discounts on groceries

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking a Chef for Defence, on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare, serve and continually improve high-quality food for our clients and customers while upholding stringent hygiene standards.

The role asks for leadership experience, a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, and a Food Hygiene certificate. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and progression within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.
• Support creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories and keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team supervision

Chef experience

Culinary passion

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking a Chef for Defence, on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare, serve and continually improve high-quality food for our clients and customers while upholding stringent hygiene standards.

The role asks for leadership experience, a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, and a Food Hygiene certificate. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and progression within a market-leading food service company.