Chef: Creative Menus, Team Leadership & Quality Food

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Upavon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Discounts on retail and cinema

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for you and family

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting for a full-time Chef to deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. The role involves menu changes, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards, with 5 days a week operation and a focus on customer satisfaction.

You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety compliance, and contribute to innovative menu ideas while representing Defence in a positive light.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• 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

Team supervision

Customer service

Food quality

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting for a full-time Chef to deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. The role involves menu changes, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards, with 5 days a week operation and a focus on customer satisfaction.

You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety compliance, and contribute to innovative menu ideas while representing Defence in a positive light.