Chef de Partie – Imjin Barracks Location: Imjin Barracks⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week Pay: £15.17 per hour Shift Pattern:Early: 06:30 – 14:00Late: 12:00 – 19:301 in 4 weekends requiredMeal Service Times:Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00Lunch: 12:00 – 13:00Evening Meal: 18:00 – 19:00We're currently recruiting an ambitious and skilled Chef de Partie to join our team at Imjin Barracks, helping us deliver exceptional food experiences for the Defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the UK's leading food service company, where your passion, creativity, and commitment to quality will be recognised and rewarded.As a Chef de Partie, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily operations, ensuring every meal served is of the highest standard — nutritious, well-presented, and full of flavour.What You'll Be DoingPreparing and serving high-quality, delicious food for service timesSupporting the creation and implementation of new menus and food conceptsOverseeing section preparation and ensuring consistent quality across all dishesMonitoring stock levels and assisting with inventory managementMaintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanlinessEnsuring compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulationsProviding guidance and support to junior kitchen staffAbout YouWe're looking for someone who:Has proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar roleHolds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene CertificateIs passionate about great-tasting food and excellent serviceHas experience supervising or mentoring a small teamIs reliable, adaptable, and thrives in a busy kitchen environmentHas a flexible approach to working hoursWhy Join Us?As part of ESS – Compass Group UK & Ireland's Defence, Government, and Energy sector, you'll join a team that supports over 250 UK military establishments. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, opportunities for progression, and commitment to recognising and rewarding outstanding performance.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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsPart 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/2010/95614001/52440492/R/SU DefenceCompass 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!