Chef de Partie – Allenby Barracks (ESS – Compass Group)Location: Allenby BarracksPay Rate: £15.25 per hourHours: Full-timeShift Pattern: 5 days over 7 – including weekends as requiredAbout the RoleBring your passion for quality food to a unique and rewarding role at Allenby Barracks. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our catering team, supporting the kitchen leadership and helping to deliver consistently high-quality meals for Service Personnel.This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for your section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards while working as part of a close-knit, professional team.Shift PatternsA mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends as required:Early: 06:00 – 14:00Late: 11:00 – 19:00Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, cook, and present high-quality meals to service standardsTake responsibility for your section, ensuring consistency and qualitySupport senior chefs with day-to-day kitchen operationsMaintain excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standardsAssist with stock control, food rotation, and allergen managementWork efficiently across all shift patterns to support service deliveryWhat We're Looking ForProven experience in a similar role (Chef de Partie or equivalent)Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)Strong teamwork and communication skillsPassion for great food and quality serviceFlexible, reliable, and able to work early and late shiftsWhat We Offer£15.25 per hourFull-time, stable employmentFree meals while on shiftFree on-site parkingUniform providedTraining and career development opportunities with ESS – Compass GroupSupportive working environment within a professional catering teamWe 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:Free mealsOnsite free car parkingContributory 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/1212/95972001/52776054/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!