Chef de Partie

Compass Group UK; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading food service company as a Chef de Partie, where your culinary skills will shine in creating exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers a chance to work within a dynamic team, preparing delicious meals that truly brighten the days of clients and customers. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to recognizing your contributions, you will play a vital role in enhancing food services and maintaining high standards of hygiene. If you have a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role with strong culinary skills.
• Supervisory experience and a passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Development

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef - Azimghur Barracks, Colerne, Wiltshire

- £15.05 Per Hour

- 37.5 Hours Per Week

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes
3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
4. Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
5. Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
6. Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
7. Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
8. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

1. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
3. Have experience supervising a team
4. Have experience in a similar Chef role
5. Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
6. Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!