Overview
Sous Chef – Brompton Barracks. £15.69 per hour | 40 hours per week | 5 days over 7. Employer: ESS – Compass Group UK & Ireland.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience essential in a professional kitchen
* Qualifications desirable but not essential
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* Passion for delivering great food
* Reliable and flexible, able to work early and late shifts
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for all services
* Support kitchen operations and team members during service
* Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen control standards
* Assist with stock control, menu input, and daily kitchen organisation
* Work collaboratively within a large team to ensure smooth service
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Discounts on groceries from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards on spending with partner brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Discounts shared with friends and family
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced chef to join our team at Brompton Barracks, working across a large-scale operation serving 500 personnel. You’ll be part of a dedicated kitchen team delivering freshly prepared, high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring excellent standards of food, hygiene, and presentation.
Meal service times:
* Breakfast – 06:30 to 07:45
* Lunch – 12:00 to 13:45
* Evening Meal – 17:00 to 20:00
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 onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We value a friendly face and seek people passionate about delivering excellent customer service at all levels.
Job Reference: com/0910/79198001/52089123/SU #Defence
We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can be themselves at work and have equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – diversity is our strength.
Location notes: Gravesend, Hadleigh, Maidstone, Brentwood, Ilford, Chatham, Southend-On-Sea, Bromley, Rochester, Rayleigh, Royal Tunbridge Wells, London, Erith, Basildon, Halling, Grays, Larkfield, Hornchurch, Romford, Kent, Tonbridge. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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