Sous Chef – Gibraltar Barracks Pay: £16.40 per hour⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7Shift PatternEarly: 06:00 – 14:30Late: 12:00 – 20:00A mixture of early and late shiftsMeal Service TimesBreakfast: 06:30 – 08:00Lunch: 12:15 – 13:30Evening Meal: 17:30 – 18:30We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team at Gibraltar Barracks. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a professional Defence catering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchenPrepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all servicesSupervise and support kitchen staff to ensure consistency and standardsMaintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness practicesAssist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen managementEnsure efficient and smooth service across all shift patternsAbout YouPrevious 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 skillsPassion for great food and delivering quality serviceFlexible and reliable, able to work early and late shiftsWe 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/1602/79185001/52083521/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!