At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exceptional food experiences and oversee menu changes in a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Company: Join a leading food service company that values individuality and career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare benefits, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that celebrates unique talents and offers excellent career advancement.
- Why this job: Bring your culinary passion to a role that makes a real impact on customers' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, with relevant qualifications and a flexible approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 31320 £ per year.
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 36.25 hours per week. As a Chef De Partie, 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.
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 Safety regulations
Our ideal Chef De Partie 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:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- 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
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
About Us: 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.
Chef De Partie in Shrivenham employer: Compass Group
As a Chef De Partie with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team within a market-leading food service company that prioritises employee growth and well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including career development programmes, healthcare access, and exclusive discounts, all while fostering a supportive work culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Join us in creating exceptional culinary experiences for Defence, where your passion for food and customer service will be recognised and rewarded.
