Chef: Lead Kitchen & Create Innovative Menus

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Torpoint; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite parking

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to join the Defence food service team on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality meals and uphold strict hygiene and brand standards for our clients and customers.

Key responsibilities include menu oversight, introducing new concepts, inventory monitoring, and ensuring exceptional service. The role offers progression in a market-leading organisation that values initiative and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 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

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

Food quality

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexible

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to join the Defence food service team on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality meals and uphold strict hygiene and brand standards for our clients and customers.

Key responsibilities include menu oversight, introducing new concepts, inventory monitoring, and ensuring exceptional service. The role offers progression in a market-leading organisation that values initiative and teamwork.