Senior Kitchen Specialist

7 days ago


Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time

Exceptional Food Service at Defence Establishments

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week.

The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets the highest standards
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure consistency and quality
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and taking proactive steps to address any issues
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts to enhance the culinary experience
  • Representing Compass Group UK and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked and efficient
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment

The successful candidate will have a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is required, as well as experience supervising a team and holding a Food Hygiene certificate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the UK, with a competitive salary of £14.04 per hour.

About Compass Group UK

Compass Group UK is part of the 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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