Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
* Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all services
* Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure consistency and standards
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness practices
* Assist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen management
* Ensure smooth and efficient service delivery across all shift patterns
Qualifications
* Previous experience essential in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
* Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Passion for great food and quality service
* Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working early and late shifts
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team at RAF Bassingbourn. This is a great opportunity to support the Head Chef in delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals within a structured Defence catering environment.
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support over 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.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes to grow your career
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking, and many more
* Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more to save on food shopping
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes to unwind
* Ability to share discounts and offers with friends and families
Please note: this role is contracted to weeks per year.
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