Weekend Chef de Partie

Compass Group UK; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Chippenham seeks a passionate Chef to join their team on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have culinary skills, experience in a similar role, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a flexible shift pattern and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexibility

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 part-time basis contracted to 16 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'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Weekends only
• Tues: Weekends only
• Weds: Weekends only
• Thurs: Weekends only
• Fri: Weekends only
• Sat: Weekends only
• Sun: Weekends only

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 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 Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various facilities including offshore platforms and offices. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

Job Reference: com/1908/95661001/52758039/BU #Defence

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