Chef - Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Defence food service operation on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, lead a kitchen team, and contribute to innovative menu ideas within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You'll work a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service while upholding strict hygiene and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certification required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary passion

Team supervision

Fast-paced service

Flexible worker

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Defence food service operation on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, lead a kitchen team, and contribute to innovative menu ideas within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You'll work a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service while upholding strict hygiene and health & safety standards.