Chef de Partie — Lead Kitchen, Create & Elevate Menus

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Chef de Partie to drive high standards in a Defence food service setting on a 36.25-hour week. You will prepare and serve exceptional meals while contributing to menu development and brand integrity.

We seek a chef with City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, plus experience supervising a team and delivering great customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Commitment to high food quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve service.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with food handling, hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Experience in chef role

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Chef de Partie to drive high standards in a Defence food service setting on a 36.25-hour week. You will prepare and serve exceptional meals while contributing to menu development and brand integrity.

We seek a chef with City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, plus experience supervising a team and delivering great customer service.