Overview
Sous Chef – Rock Barracks, Woodbridge
Employer: ESS – Compass Group UK & Ireland
Pay and hours: £16.65 per hour; 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days); 1 x 30-minute unpaid break per shift. Shifts: Early 06:30 – 15:00; Late 11:00 – 19:30; 2-week rotating shift pattern. Service times: Breakfast 07:00–08:30; Mid-morning 09:30–11:00; Lunch 12:15–13:30; Dinner 17:15–18:00. Benefits include free on-site parking, on-site gym, free meal on shift, uniforms provided, and career development opportunities.
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.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes for development.
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits.
* Exclusive travel discounts with partners.
* Discounts on groceries and cinema tickets.
* Cash rewards, wellness and fitness programs.
* Discounts shared with friends and family.
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. We seek people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service at all levels.
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.
Note: This posting reflects the role and requirements as described and does not include external boilerplate or unrelated job listings.
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