Defence Kitchen Chef — Menu Innovator & Team Leader

Compass Group UK; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free parking

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to support Defence food service on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes and help create innovative concepts while upholding hygiene standards.

As part of a market-leading food service company, you’ll have opportunities to progress within an organisation that values its people, rewards initiative, and offers comprehensive benefits and development programs.

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Team supervision

Similar chef role

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to support Defence food service on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes and help create innovative concepts while upholding hygiene standards.

As part of a market-leading food service company, you’ll have opportunities to progress within an organisation that values its people, rewards initiative, and offers comprehensive benefits and development programs.