Defence Kitchen Chef: Lead, Create & Delight

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Contributory pension

Career progression programs

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals that brighten clients' days and uphold the brand of the market-leading UK food service company.

You will supervise a team, contribute to menu development, maintain hygiene standards, and respond to customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Holding City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is essential.
• Food Hygiene certificate required or in progress.
• Experience supervising a team is required.
• Experience in a similar Chef role is preferred.
• Flexible approach to working is expected.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality meals that brighten clients' days and uphold the brand of the market-leading UK food service company.

You will supervise a team, contribute to menu development, maintain hygiene standards, and respond to customer feedback.