Cook

Compass Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a passionate Cook to join their Defence team. In this permanent casual role, you will prepare and serve high-quality food, work collaboratively in a team, and adhere to food and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food and exceptional customer service skills, with flexible working hours. This position offers career progression opportunities in a well-respected company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens customers' day
• Work in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seek opportunities to improve menus and food services
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Record and reduce food waste levels
• Support kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations

Skills

Passion for world-class food

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to Defence on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we're known for! You'll help to keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market-leading food service company.

Shift patterns will be variable shifts.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Be passionate about world‑class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

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.

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!

Job Reference: com/1011/95999001/52774354/BU #Defence