Head Chef

4 weeks ago


Woodhouse South Yorkshire, United Kingdom ESS Full time
Head Chef - DMRC Stanford Hall

£38000 per annum / 40 hours per week

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 weekends. Occasional evenings required for functions.

Benefits: Robust development opportunities Complimentary parking Meals provided during duty

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.

We represent the culinary team at DMRC Stanford Hall, a facility with historical significance as the National Rehabilitation Centre for military staff. We are currently seeking an accomplished and dedicated Head Chef to join our esteemed kitchen, where excellence is not just a goal but a standard.

If you are a Head Chef with a commitment to excellence and a passion for culinary innovation, we invite you to join our dynamic team at DMRC Stanford Hall.

Key Responsibilities: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets

Our ideal Head Chef will: Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Have experience in a similar Head Chef role Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set Passionate about food

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.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength TPBN1_UKCT
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