Chef

ESS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have culinary qualifications, supervisory experience, and a passion for great food.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories and maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You will have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports 250+ UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities. We value friendly faces and excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/2403/95436001/52603506/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.