Head Chef - RAF Honington

Compass Group UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

Head Chef - RAF Honington

Salary: £35,235 Per Annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Days: 5 days per week

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
3. Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
4. Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
5. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
6. Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
7. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
8. Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

1. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
2. Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
3. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
4. Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
5. Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
6. Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
7. Have a desire to succeed in your role
8. Possess the ability to work under pressure
9. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
10. Have a safety-first mindset
11. Be passionate about food

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

1. Free meals
2. Onsite free car parking
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
5. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
6. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
7. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
8. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
9. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
10. Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
11. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

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!