Part-Time Chef: Create Bold Menus & Delight Guests

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Albrighton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Defence on a part-time basis contracted to 16 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food and help evolve menus.

The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, maintaining hygiene standards and supporting menu changes, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading UK food service company. The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 consistently improve our food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Defence on a part-time basis contracted to 16 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food and help evolve menus.

The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, maintaining hygiene standards and supporting menu changes, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading UK food service company. The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene