Salary: 17.26 per hourShift hours: Full Time

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for thedaytoday running of the kitchen, ensuring all meals are prepared and served accurately in line with the agreed menu and dietary requirements.

Youll focus onstandards, compliance, team leadership and consistency, ensuring every service is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver meals in line with aset menu, ensuring consistency and quality at every service
• Lead and support the kitchen team, creating a positive and wellorganised working environment
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to required standards
• Manage stock ordering, stock control and food waste
• Maintain high standards offood safety, hygiene and health & safetyat all times
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed and the kitchen remains compliant and auditready
• Manage kitchen budgets and support cost control
• Act as a professional representative of the organisation on site

What Were Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience working as aHead Chef or strong Senior Chefin a structured environment
• Comfortable working toset menus and standardised procedures
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organised, calm and dependable under pressure
• Safetyfirst mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about delivering food that meets the needs of patients and service users

Why Apply?

• 17.26 per hour, paid for40 hours per week
• Astable, structured rolewith predictable hours
• Supportive healthcare environment
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established organisation
• A role wherequality, consistency and carematter more than volume

About Us

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 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.

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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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