Chef - Loughborough

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 40 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

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
  
  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
  
  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.