Join Our Team as a Chef!
Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an ambitious Chef to join our team and create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This is a full-time position, contracted for 37.5 hours per week, where your passion for food will truly shine!
As a Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and serving delightful dishes that brighten our clients' and customers' days. Join a market-leading food service company in the UK that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognizes those who go above and beyond.
Your Shift Patterns
Expect to work 5 out of 7 days a week, bringing your culinary flair to our vibrant kitchen!
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Oversee and implement menu changes to keep things fresh and exciting.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food services.
* Act on customer feedback to continuously improve our offerings.
* Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
* Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked.
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to uphold hygiene standards.
* Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Chef will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Have experience supervising a team.
* Possess experience in a similar Chef role.
* Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
* Have a flexible approach to working.
About Us
As part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is dedicated to serving the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. We support over 250 UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites, along with various onshore and offshore facilities. We believe that a friendly face makes all the difference, and we seek individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service at all levels.
Our Commitment to You
At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want you to feel valued, empowered to reach your full potential, and thrive—because diversity is our strength!
Job Reference: com/1007/ / /R/BU #Defence