Chef - Newton Abbot

ESS; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an ambitious Chef in Newton Abbot to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Team Supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chef - Newton Abbot

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of your shift patterns: Variable shifts.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to improve our services
• Supporting the 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 standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various facilities including offshore platforms and offices. We value friendly faces and passionate customer service, welcoming individuals eager to contribute to our team.

Job Reference: com/1604/96065001/52733455/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.