Defence Chef: Creative Menus, Free Meals & Growth

Compass Group PLC; Honington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts with Tesco, Sainsbury's, and

Cinema discounts up to 44%

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to join our Defence and healthcare catering team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals for healthcare clients and help shape menu concepts while upholding the company’s standards.

The role requires previous kitchen supervision experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a team ideal.
• Experience in a similar chef role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and improve services.
• Support creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene compliance.

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to join our Defence and healthcare catering team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals for healthcare clients and help shape menu concepts while upholding the company’s standards.

The role requires previous kitchen supervision experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.