Chef: Creative Menus, Team Leadership & Growth

Chartwells Independent; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking an ambitious Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis (36 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and contribute to delivering excellent food experiences for Defence clients.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. A comprehensive benefits package including pension, career development, healthcare, and staff discounts is

Qualifications

• Holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Passionate about great-tasting 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 to customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Team supervision

Food service

Customer service

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS is seeking an ambitious Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis (36 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, and contribute to delivering excellent food experiences for Defence clients.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. A comprehensive benefits package including pension, career development, healthcare, and staff discounts is