Chef - Poole

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef in Poole. You will be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences while ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction. Join a company that values its people and offers opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chef - Poole

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 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.

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities. We value friendly faces and passionate customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/0205/95935001/52441818/R/BU #Defence

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