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Chef – St George’s Barracks, North Luffenham (ESS – Compass Group)
Location: St George’s Barracks, North LuffenhamPay Rate: £14.60 per hourHours: 40 per week (full-time, site-based)Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 – mix of early, mid, and late shifts, including weekends as required
About the Role
ESS – Compass Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our catering team at St George’s Barracks, North Luffenham. You will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals for Service Personnel in a busy military dining environment.
Flexibility, teamwork, and strong food safety standards are essential as you support breakfast, lunch, and evening meal services throughout the week.
Meal Service Times (Monday–Sunday)
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00 - Lunch: 12:00 – 13:30 - Evening Meal: 17:00 – 18:30
Shift Pattern (5 days over 7)
You will work a rotating mix of early, mid, and late shifts:
- Early: 06:00 – 14:00 - Mid: 08:00 – 16:30 - Late: 10:30 – 19:00
What We’re Looking For
- ?? Previous experience in a chef or catering role (essential) - ?? Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2) – desirable - Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment - Flexible, reliable, and positive attitude
What We Offer
- ? £14.60 per hour / 40 hours per week - Free meals while on shift - Free on-site parking - Uniforms provided - Opportunities for training and career progression with ESS – Compass Group - Supportive and stable working environment
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:
- Contributory pension scheme - Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes - Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits - Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more - Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more - Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster - 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
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.
Job Reference: com/2502/95297001/52673613/R/SU #Defence
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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