Chef — Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader (Defence)

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Upavon; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Contributory pension

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Staff discounts

Wellness and fitness programs

Résumé du poste

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef for Defence, delivering high-quality food across our site. You will work full time on a 40-hour week, with shifts across 5 days.

You’ll lead a kitchen, implement menus, and ensure excellent service and compliance with stringent hygiene standards. Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with proven supervisory experience in a similar chef role.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Able to supervise a team and adapt to busy defences catering environments.
• Hygiene standards adherence and safety compliance.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Passion for food

Customer service

Flexible approach

Formation

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Description du poste

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef for Defence, delivering high-quality food across our site. You will work full time on a 40-hour week, with shifts across 5 days.

You’ll lead a kitchen, implement menus, and ensure excellent service and compliance with stringent hygiene standards. Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with proven supervisory experience in a similar chef role.