Chef de Partie - Beachley Barracks
£14.65 per hour | 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 5 days over 7
We 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 Times
You will work on a 5-over-7 rota, with shifts planned around the following service times:
Breakfast: 07:00 - 07:45
Lunch: 12:30 - 13:15
Evening Meal: 16:45 - 17:30
Weekend Brunch: 10:00 - 12:30
Weekend Evening Meal: 16:45 - 17:30
Shift Patterns:
Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Late Shift: 10:00 - 18:00
Weekend Shift: 10:00 - 18:00
You will be working as part of a large team of approximately 40 staff, offering excellent support and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities Prepare, 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 For Proven 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 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/1201/94374001/52642983/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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