Food Service Specialist

3 days ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
Food Service Specialist Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Food Service Specialist to join our team in the Defence sector. This is a full-time position, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

As a Food Service Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations. You will oversee and implement menu changes, identify opportunities to improve our food services, and listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations
  • Implementing menu changes and enhancing our food offerings
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and proposing solutions
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to ensure consistent improvement
Our ideal candidate will:
  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Have experience supervising a team and managing kitchen operations
  • Have a flexible approach to working and be able to adapt to changing circumstances
We offer a competitive salary of approximately £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

We value diversity and inclusivity and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

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