Chef - Exeter

Compass Group UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is looking for a passionate Chef to join their team in Exeter. This full-time position requires culinary expertise and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ, and experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen. Join a company that values growth, diversity, and culinary talent.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Rewarding and recognizing employees

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing menu changes and culinary standards.
• Identifying improvement opportunities in food services.
• Listening to customer feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Complying with food handling and safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervising a team

Creative menu development

Education

City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef - Exeter

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef 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.

Shift Pattern

• Mon : Full-time (Days)
• Tues : Full-time (Days)
• Weds : Full-time (Days)
• Thurs : Full-time (Days)
• Fri : Full-time (Days)
• Sat :
• Sun :

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

Your key responsibilities will include :

• 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 Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will :

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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference : com / 1912 / 41640001 / 52782109 / BU #Energy

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!