Location: Buckley Barracks
Pay: 15.95 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
Sous Chef - Buckley Barracks
Meal Service Times
* Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:00
* Lunch: 12:30 - 13:30
* Evening Meal: 18:00 - 19:00
Shift Patterns
* Early: 06:00 - 14:00
* Early Mid: 08:00 - 16:00
* Late: 10:30 - 18:30
* Mess Late: 11:30 - 19:30
* Weekends: 09:30 - 19:30 (1-hour break - weekends only)
We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our team at Buckley Barracks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a structured Defence catering environment, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while helping to lead and develop the kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
* Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all services
* Supervise, motivate, and support kitchen staff
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
* Assist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen management
* Ensure smooth service delivery across all shift patterns
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 quality service
* Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working a variety of shift patterns
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, 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.
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.
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