Zero-Hours Chef: Creative Menu Innovator (Flexible Shifts)

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Liss; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a dedicated Chef/Cook (Zero Hours) to support Defence operations on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. This role focuses on high-quality cooking, menu development, and customer service while maintaining kitchen hygiene and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have experience supervising a kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality cooking and customer service.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible to cover variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve service.
• Assist with creating new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and uphold brand image.
• Monitor kitchen inventories.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Skills

Be passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision

Experience in similar Chef role

Food Hygiene certificate

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a dedicated Chef/Cook (Zero Hours) to support Defence operations on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. This role focuses on high-quality cooking, menu development, and customer service while maintaining kitchen hygiene and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have experience supervising a kitchen team.