Chef – Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Compass Group UK; Grantham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week and 51.2 weeks per year. You will prepare delicious, high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and drive improvements in our food services while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and has experience supervising a team and working in a similar chef role.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

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

Chef experience

Team supervision

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

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

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week and 51.2 weeks per year. You will prepare delicious, high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and drive improvements in our food services while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and has experience supervising a team and working in a similar chef role.