Defence Sector Chef: Creative Menus & Top-Tier Service

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Wareham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

EAP – Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training – Apprenticeships &amp

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in Wareham is recruiting a part-time chef to join our Defence catering team. You will prepare delicious, high-quality meals for clients, work 30 hours per week across five days, and contribute to menu planning with fresh ideas.

The ideal candidate will hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent, have kitchen experience, a Food Hygiene certificate and be a strong team player who communicates well.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
• Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
• Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Skills

Culinary expertise

Customer service

Team player

Food hygiene certificate

Flexible working

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in Wareham is recruiting a part-time chef to join our Defence catering team. You will prepare delicious, high-quality meals for clients, work 30 hours per week across five days, and contribute to menu planning with fresh ideas.

The ideal candidate will hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent, have kitchen experience, a Food Hygiene certificate and be a strong team player who communicates well.