Defence Site Chef: Creative Menus & Team Leadership

Chartwells Independent; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in the Defence sector is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence team, contracted to 36.25 hours per week and five days out of seven. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, ensure hygiene, and work within a large national operation supporting military and government sites.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, have a Food Hygiene certificate, prior supervision experience, and a flexible approach to shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services
• Supporting with 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

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in the Defence sector is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence team, contracted to 36.25 hours per week and five days out of seven. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menu changes, ensure hygiene, and work within a large national operation supporting military and government sites.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, have a Food Hygiene certificate, prior supervision experience, and a flexible approach to shifts.