Creative Chef: Defence Kitchen Leader, 36h/wk

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

MyLearning programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 36 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead menu changes, and drive improvements in our Defence food services.

We value passion for food, a proven track record in supervising a team, and a valid Food Hygiene certificate. Expect a supportive environment with development opportunities within Compass Group UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team is required.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our 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 creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary passion

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 36 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, lead menu changes, and drive improvements in our Defence food services.

We value passion for food, a proven track record in supervising a team, and a valid Food Hygiene certificate. Expect a supportive environment with development opportunities within Compass Group UK & Ireland.