Culinary Innovator Wanted

1 month ago


Ashington, United Kingdom ESS Full time

We are recruiting an ambitious Culinary Innovator to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Culinary Innovator, 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 have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognizes 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 taking on this exciting challenge:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to meet the evolving tastes of our clients
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and delivering innovative solutions
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services and exceed expectations
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts that showcase our commitment to quality and innovation
  • Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image through exceptional food presentation and service
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked and ensure seamless operations
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards and ensure a safe working environment

Our ideal Culinary Innovator will:

  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification
  • Have experience supervising a team and driving results-oriented performance
  • Have experience in a similar Culinary role and be able to demonstrate expertise in food preparation and presentation
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and maintain a strong focus on health and safety
  • Have a flexible approach to working and be able to adapt to changing circumstances

Estimated salary range: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We are 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 are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.



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