Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Team Lead (Defence)

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

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Defence, Government and Energy services division ESS is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time position contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food for defence clients, supporting menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards.

You should hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, have experience supervising a team, and a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food with exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food for Defence clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and improve offerings.
• Support creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked and ready.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for food and service

Team supervision

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I's Defence, Government and Energy services division ESS is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time position contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food for defence clients, supporting menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards.

You should hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, have experience supervising a team, and a flexible approach.