Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Lead

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Food retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence-focused catering team on a full-time contract of 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, implement menu changes, and help improve our food services while representing Defence with pride.

You'll be part of a market-leading catering company, with opportunities for progression, training, and benefits such as a contributory pension and healthcare, as we reward staff who

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

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

Chef experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence-focused catering team on a full-time contract of 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, implement menu changes, and help improve our food services while representing Defence with pride.

You'll be part of a market-leading catering company, with opportunities for progression, training, and benefits such as a contributory pension and healthcare, as we reward staff who