Sous Chef

1 Days Old

Sous Chef – Kendrew Barracks ?
£29362 per annum | 37.5 hours per week |
Pay & Hours
- £29362 per annum - 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days) - 1 weekend in 4 (on a 2-week rotating rota) - Early shift: 06:30 – 14:00 - Late shift: 11:00 – 20:00 - Meal service times:
- Breakfast – 07:00 to 08:30
- Lunch – 12:00 to 13:30
- Dinner – 17:30 to 18:30
Benefits
- Free on-site parking - ? Use of the on-site gym - ? Free meal while on shift - Uniforms provided - Excellent work–life balance - Opportunities for career growth and development within ESS (Compass Group UK & Ireland)
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our friendly catering team at Kendrew Barracks.You’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals for service personnel across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
? Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals - Support the Head Chef with menu planning, ordering, and kitchen operations - Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards - Manage stock control and minimise waste - Lead, train, and motivate junior kitchen team members - Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a similar kitchen role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie) - Computer literate and confident with kitchen systems - City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent - Food Hygiene Certificate - Team player with great communication skills - Passion for quality food and customer satisfaction ?? - Flexibility to work early and late shifts, including 1 weekend in 4
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/2403/95280001/52442474/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:
Oakham
Job Type:
PartTime

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