Defence Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Training

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Grantham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals across 37.5 hours per week, with shifts 5 days out of 7 and a 51.2-week per year contract.

The role offers opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company, with a focus on hygiene, menu development, and delivering exceptional customer service to Defence clients.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is required.
• Food Hygiene certificate is required.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen is preferred.
• Experience in a similar chef role is preferred.
• Flexible attitude to working patterns.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance.

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 to improve service.
• Assist with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Food service experience

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals across 37.5 hours per week, with shifts 5 days out of 7 and a 51.2-week per year contract.

The role offers opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company, with a focus on hygiene, menu development, and delivering exceptional customer service to Defence clients.