Defence Kitchen Chef – Creative Menus & Career Growth

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Shop discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef to deliver high-quality meals for Defence and related services in the UK. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with duty patterns across 5 days in a 7-day week, supporting a diverse client base and healthcare-style environments.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus, manage stock, and ensure hygiene standards while upholding brand values and service excellence.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve services.
• Assist with creating new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene to standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef to deliver high-quality meals for Defence and related services in the UK. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with duty patterns across 5 days in a 7-day week, supporting a diverse client base and healthcare-style environments.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus, manage stock, and ensure hygiene standards while upholding brand values and service excellence.