Chef – St George's Barracks, North Luffenham (ESS – Compass Group)Location: St George's Barracks, North LuffenhamPay Rate: £14.60 per hourHours: 40 per week (full-time, site-based)Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 – mix of early, mid, and late shifts, including weekends as requiredAbout the RoleESS – Compass Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our catering team at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham. You will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals for Service Personnel in a busy military dining environment.Flexibility, teamwork, and strong food safety standards are essential as you support breakfast, lunch, and evening meal services throughout the week.Meal Service Times (Monday–Sunday)Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00Lunch: 12:00 – 13:30Evening Meal: 17:00 – 18:30Shift Pattern (5 days over 7)You will work a rotating mix of early, mid, and late shifts:Early: 06:00 – 14:00Mid: 08:00 – 16:30Late: 10:30 – 19:00What We're Looking For✔️ Previous experience in a chef or catering role (essential)✔️ Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2) – desirableStrong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safetyAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environmentFlexible, reliable, and positive attitudeWhat We Offer✨ £14.60 per hour / 40 hours per weekFree meals while on shiftFree on-site parkingUniforms providedOpportunities for training and career progression with ESS – Compass GroupSupportive and stable working environmentWe 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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsPart 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/0302/95297001/52673613/R/SU DefenceCompass 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!