Sous Chef - Prince William of Gloucester Barracks ????? (2 Positions Available)
£14.55 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | 5 days over 7
Employer: ESS - Compass Group UK & Ireland
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Pay & Hours
£14.55 per hour
37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
Mixture of shift patterns:
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Early:
06:00 - 13:30
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Mid:
11:30 - 19:30
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Late:
12:00 - 20:00
Accessible by bus route
Meal Service Times:
?? Breakfast - 07:00 to 08:15
?? Lunch - 12:30 to 13:15
??? Dinner - 18:00 to 19:00
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Benefits
??? Free meal on shift
?? Free on-site parking
??? Use of on-site gym (with personal liability insurance)
?? Uniform provided
?? Career development and training opportunities with
ESS
Supportive, team-oriented working environment
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About the Role
We're currently recruiting
two experienced Sous Chefs
to join our friendly catering team at
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks .
You'll work as part of a
team of 4, delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for around
160 service personnel .
This is an exciting opportunity for skilled chefs who take pride in their craft and want to progress within a supportive environment at
ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland.
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Key Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals to service standards
Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring consistency and teamwork
Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
Assist with menu planning, stock control, and allergen management
Deliver quality and efficiency across all shift patterns
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What We're Looking For
Previous experience essential
in a similar chef role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)
Qualifications desirable
(City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Passion for great food and quality service ??
Flexible and reliable, able to work early, mid, and late shifts
We 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 scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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 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/2909/95127001/52222467/R/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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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