Sous Chef – Lulworth Gunnery School Full-Time • 37.5 hours per week • £15.25 per hour 5 days over 7 • Mixed shift patterns Bring your passion for quality food to a unique and rewarding role at Lulworth Gunnery School. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help deliver exceptional meals to our staff and visitors. Shift PatternsEarly: 06:00–14:30 (Mon–Fri) Late: 12:00–18:00 (Mon–Fri) Weekend: 09:00–17:00 Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals to service standards Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, promoting 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 What We’re Looking ForProven experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie) Culinary 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, (url removed) 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/2403/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/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