Chef

About the job
What You’ll Be Doing

Spice up your next career move!

We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You’ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

More About The Role

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 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 Satefty regulations

What we’ll give:

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£11.69 per hour, 37.5 hours per week

We Ensure You’re Rewarded For All Your Hard Work, Which Is Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes But Is Not Limited To
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
All team members eligible are entitled to a 50% discount at their place of work. Team members are able to take advantage of this discount at the following retail brands operated by Compass Group: Costa, Deli Marche, Amigo and Baguette Co, to name a few.
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Who you are:

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
Have experience in a similar Chef role
Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
Have a flexible approach to working

We Ensure You’re Rewarded For All Your Hard Work, Which Is Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes But Is Not Limited To
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1206/95876001/52506351/ESS

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.