Senior Food Services Specialist

7 days ago


Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom ESS Full time

As a leading provider of food services to Defence and other high-profile clients, ESS is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed our clients' expectations.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a talented Chef to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Menu Development: Collaborate with our culinary team to develop and implement new menus and food concepts.
  • Food Quality Control: Monitor food quality, and identify opportunities to improve our services by listening to customer feedback and acting upon it promptly.
  • Kitchen Management: Ensure that kitchens are well-maintained, and that all food handling, hygiene, and health and safety regulations are met.

In addition, you will support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, represent ESS and maintain a positive brand image, and comply with relevant Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Passion for Great-Tasting Food: Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and great-tasting food.
  • Qualifications: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene certificate.
  • Experience: Have experience supervising a team, and working in a similar Chef role.

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement.



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