Head Chef

1 week ago


Exton Devon, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Head Chef-  RNAS Yeovilton Junior Mess. Yeovil£18.12  per hour

40 hours per week

Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

Identifying opportunities to improve our food service

Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported

Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers

Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste

Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets

Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive

Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships

Have experience in a similar Head Chef role

Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner

Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Have a safety-first mind set

Passionate about food

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About UsPart 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 know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
Compass Group UK&I is 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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength


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