Chef – Part Time (20 Hours Per Week)
Location: Ashchurch Camp
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Part-Time Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This role is contracted to 20 hours per week, offering the chance to showcase your culinary skills within the UK’s market-leading food service company.
As a Chef, you’ll prepare and serve food that truly brightens our clients’ and customers’ days. You’ll also be part of a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go above and beyond.
Shift PatternsMonday–Friday:
Early shift: 06:00–14:30
Late shift: 12:00–18:00
Weekends:
09:00–17:00
Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days
Meal Service TimesMonday–Friday:
Breakfast: 07:00–08:00
Lunch: 12:15–13:15
Evening Meal: 16:30–17:00
Key ResponsibilitiesPreparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
Overseeing and implementing menu changes
Identifying opportunities to enhance food services
Acting on customer feedback to support continuous improvement
Assisting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
Monitoring stock levels to ensure kitchens remain well-supplied
Overseeing kitchen cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene standards
Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
Ideal CandidateMust have experience in a previous Chef role
Passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service
Qualifications desirable, such as:
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
Food Hygiene certificate
Experience supervising a team is an advantage
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
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/0412/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/BU #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