Sous Chef
2 weeks ago
Sous Chef – Clive Barracks
£16.40 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days over 7
We're looking for a talented and motivated
Sous Chef
to join our catering team at
Clive Barracks
, supporting the delivery of fresh, high-quality meals to up to
300 service personnel
across three busy kitchens.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your culinary career while enjoying excellent work–life balance and great employee benefits.
Working Hours
- Breakfast: 06:30–08:00
- Lunch: 12:00–13:15
- Evening Meal: 17:00–18:15
Shifts:
Early: 06:00–14:00
Late: 12:15–20:15
1 weekend in 4
- 37.5 hours per week
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Free use of the on-site gym
- Free meal while on shift
- Uniforms provided
- Excellent work–life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within ESS (Compass Group UK & Ireland)
About the Role
As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations across our
three busy kitchens
with a
team of 10
.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals
- Support the Head Chef with menu planning, ordering, and daily operations
- Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards
- Manage stock, control waste, and ensure efficient use of resources
- Lead, train, and motivate junior kitchen team members
- Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
- Computer-literate and confident using kitchen systems
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
- Valid Food Hygiene Certificate
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Passion for quality food and customer satisfaction
- Flexibility to work early and late shifts, including weekends on a rota
Benefits
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, 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.
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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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