Sous Chef - Rock Barracks, Woodbridge ?
Employer: ESS - Compass Group UK & Ireland
Pay & Hours £16.65 per hour
37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
1 x 30-minute unpaid break per shift
Early shift: 06:30 - 15:00
Late shift: 11:00 - 19:30
2-week rotating shift pattern
Meal Service Times:
Breakfast - 07:00 to 08:30
? Mid-morning - 09:30 to 11:00
Lunch - 12:15 to 13:30
? Dinner - 17:15 to 18:00
Benefits Free on-site parking
? Use of on-site gym
? Free meal on shift
Uniforms provided
Excellent career development and support pathways
Great work-life balance within a supportive team
About the Role
We're recruiting an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join the ESS catering team at Rock Barracks, Woodbridge .
You'll be working across two busy kitchens, helping to prepare and serve meals for around 180 service personnel .
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a large, professional kitchen team of 30, supporting Defence catering with pride and excellence.
? Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality meals across all service times
Support the Head Chef in menu planning, stock control, and daily kitchen management
Maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards
Supervise, train, and support kitchen team members
Ensure consistent quality and efficient service across both kitchens
Contribute ideas for menu development and service improvements
What We're Looking For Previous experience in a similar kitchen role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
Computer literate with strong organisational skills
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
Food Hygiene Certificate
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Passion for great food and customer service ??
Must have own transport - site is not accessible via public transport
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.
Job Reference: com/0810/95391001/52503117/SU #Defence
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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