Seasoned Chef - Menu Innovator for Secure Environments

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, contribute to menu development, and uphold food safety and customer service standards within Defence facilities.

The role involves flexible shifts, kitchen hygiene, inventory control, and supporting new culinary concepts, while representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible approach to working
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, contribute to menu development, and uphold food safety and customer service standards within Defence facilities.

The role involves flexible shifts, kitchen hygiene, inventory control, and supporting new culinary concepts, while representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.