Chef - Grantham

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time position in South Kesteven. The Chef will be responsible for creating high-quality food experiences, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, including a Food Hygiene certificate and experience supervising a team. This role offers opportunities for career progression within a company that values its employees and promotes individuality.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Menu implementation

Team supervision

Hygiene compliance

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days. Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year.

• 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
• 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

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.