Food Preparation Specialist

3 days ago


Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
About the Job

We are looking for a skilled Food Preparation Specialist to join our team in Defence, supporting the delivery of exceptional customer experiences on a part-time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week.

As a specialist in food preparation, you will be responsible for creating high-quality dishes that delight our clients and customers.

  • Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing high-quality food to agreed standards
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Collaborating with colleagues to deliver seamless service
  • Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Will have a strong passion for delivering excellent customer service
  • Be an excellent team player
  • Thrive working under pressure
  • Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
  • Have a safety-first mindset
  • Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

Estimated Salary: £21,500 - £24,000 per annum (pro-rata)



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