Defence Chef: Create Menus & Lead Kitchen Excellence

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, contribute to menu planning, and support food service improvements across Defence sites.

The role involves 5 days out of 7, managing kitchen operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen or service team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes and serve clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve service.
• Assist with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor stock and inventories for kitchen.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Food Hygiene

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, contribute to menu planning, and support food service improvements across Defence sites.

The role involves 5 days out of 7, managing kitchen operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction.