Commis Chef: Creative Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator

Compass Group PLC; Henlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS is recruiting a Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food that delights clients and customers, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You will oversee menus, supervise food service operations, and ensure compliance with hygiene and health and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service in Defence environments.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for Defence clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.
• Assist with new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Food handling

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Tools

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS is recruiting a Chef to join Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food that delights clients and customers, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company in the UK.

You will oversee menus, supervise food service operations, and ensure compliance with hygiene and health and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service in Defence environments.