Head Chef

ESS; Aldershot; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Head Chef for Longmoor Training Camp. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, have experience in a similar role, and excel in creating a positive kitchen environment. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Access to a Digital GP

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Initiative

Reliability

Passion for Food

Job description

Head Chef - Longmoor Training Camp, GU33 6EL

Salary: £16.04 Per Hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
3. Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
4. Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
5. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
6. Ordering food, managing stock control, and controlling food waste
7. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
8. Managing budgets and meeting financial targets
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

1. Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
2. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
3. Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
4. Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
5. Take initiative and make decisions that benefit our customers
6. Have a desire to succeed in your role
7. Work well under pressure
8. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
9. Maintain a safety-first mindset
10. Be passionate about food

Benefits:

We reward your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular savings emails and discount offers
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and energy sector facilities across the UK. We value passionate individuals committed to excellent customer service at all levels.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. Diversity is our strength, and we celebrate the unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.