Defence Kitchen Chef: Creative Menu Leader

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Henlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS Defence is recruiting a Chef to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals for Defence clients, manage daily kitchen operations, and support menu development.

Based at Defence sites across the UK, a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern applies. You should be passionate about food, hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a kitchen or culinary team.
• Food Hygiene certificate and knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for Defence clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve offerings.
• Support creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories and kitchen cleanliness to meet hygiene standards.

Skills

Team supervision

Food Hygiene

Culinary excellence

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS Defence is recruiting a Chef to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals for Defence clients, manage daily kitchen operations, and support menu development.

Based at Defence sites across the UK, a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern applies. You should be passionate about food, hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team.