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Sous Chef – Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Location: Prince William of Gloucester BarracksPay: £30,321 per annum ? Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 days over 7 with a mixture of shift times
Shift Patterns
- Early: 06:00 – 13:30 - Mid: 11:30 – 19:30 - Late: 12:00 – 20:00
Meal Service Times
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:15 - Lunch: 12:30 – 13:15 - Dinner: 18:00 – 19:00
Catering for approximately 160 personnel on site.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role within a professional Defence catering environment, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to service personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen - Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all services - Lead, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure consistency and standards - Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards - Assist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen management - Ensure smooth service delivery across a variety of shift patterns - Uphold and drive culinary standards throughout the kitchen
About You
- Previous experience essential in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie) - Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent) - Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills - Passion for great food and delivering quality service - Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working early, mid, and late shifts
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/1703/95125001/52347731/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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Location:
Grantham
Job Type:
FullTime

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