Chef de Partie – Beachley Barracks£14.65 per hour | 37.5 hours per weekContract: 5 days over 7We are seeking a motivated and reliable Chef de Partie to join our large, well-established catering team at Beachley Barracks. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys working in a structured, professional environment and takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality meals.Working Hours & Service TimesYou will work on a 5-over-7 rota, with shifts planned around the following service times:Breakfast: 07:00 – 07:45Lunch: 12:30 – 13:15Evening Meal: 16:45 – 17:30Weekend Brunch: 10:00 – 12:30Weekend Evening Meal: 16:45 – 17:30Shift Patterns:Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:00Late Shift: 10:00 – 18:00Weekend Shift: 10:00 – 18:00You will be working as part of a large team of approximately 40 staff, offering excellent support and teamwork.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in line with service and Company standards.Take ownership of your designated section, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency at all times.Support senior chefs with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health, and safety.Assist with stock control, food rotation, and effective allergen management.Work efficiently across all shift patterns to ensure smooth service delivery.What We're Looking ForProven experience in a similar role (Chef de Partie or equivalent).Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).Strong teamwork and communication skills.A genuine passion for great food and delivering quality service.Flexible, reliable, and able to work both early 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 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/1201/94374001/52642983/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!