Relief Chef - Andover
South
£17.14-£20.36 per hour - MOD site - Andover
Andover
Job Description
Chef
From £17.14 – £20.36 per hour (shift dependent)
Amesbury
Chef benefits
- Flexible working (choose when you work)
- Free or subsidised travel
- Holiday pay accrued
- Company pension
- Free parking
Chef job role
An exciting opportunity to pick up a 6-month contract (or more) as a professional Chef within a local MOD site near Andover. This Chef position offers a structured, professional kitchen environment with a great work-life balance. Working straight shifts with various shift patterns available 7 days per week so choose what suits you best! We can offer full time or part time hours to suit in and around the Andover area.
Chef responsibilities
- Section Ownership: Manage, prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes for your designated kitchen section.
- Menu Specification: Ensure all meals align precisely with Compass Group standards, portion control, and recipe guidelines.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain immaculate standards of food hygiene, allergen control, and Health & Safety regulations.
- Team Support: Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef while providing respectful coaching to junior team members.
- Stock Management: Handle correct storage, stock rotation, and minimisation of food waste
Chef requirements:
- Experience: Proven track record working as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Chef in a professional kitchen.
- Qualifications: Professional culinary certifications (such as NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds equivalent) are highly desirable.
- Security & Vetting: Because this role is situated on a live military facility, the successful candidate must pass baseline security vetting and may be subject to Enhanced DBS check.
- Location must be able to commute around Amesbury
As this vacancy is for an MOD site applicants must be eligible for security clearance, which may require UK nationality.
What next
Apply with your CV asap and we’ll get in touch or call us on 02380 334999 to discuss this or other Chef roles in Andover