Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Career progression

MyLearning resources

Healthcare benefits

Retail discounts

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee perks

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland's ESS division is hiring a Chef for Azimghur Barracks. Join a team delivering high-quality meals to military personnel and site customers, with a focus on food safety and customer service in a professional environment.

The role suits experienced chefs, from Chef de Partie to Sous, offering stable hours, 40 hours per week, 1 in 3 weekends, and shifts from 6:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-8:00pm, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef role (Chef de Partie / Sous Chef).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards.
• Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• City & Guilds, NVQ Professional Cookery or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality food for breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Supporting planning and delivery of varied and engaging menus.
• Maintaining excellent food presentation and quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Managing stock levels and supporting ordering processes.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Contributing ideas to improve food offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Working collaboratively with the catering team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Chef role experience

Food safety & hygiene

Customer service

Organisational & communication

Flexible hours

Passion for great food

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

City & Guilds / NVQ Professional Cookery

Job description

Chef - Azimghur Barracks

£15.56 per hour | 40 Hours per Week | 5 out of 7 Days

Join ESS, Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We're looking for a passionate and talented Chef to join our team at Azimghur Barracks. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career within a supportive and professional environment, delivering quality food services to military personnel and site customers.

As a Chef, you'll play a key role in preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service. Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or an established Chef looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

What Makes This Role Different?

If you're looking for a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality roles, this position offers:

• 40 hours per week
• 1 in 3 weekends working
• Typical shift patterns:
• Early Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Late Shift: 11:00am - 8:00pm
• Stable, predictable hours
• Opportunities for career progression within Compass Group UK & Ireland

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving high-quality food for breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Supporting the planning and delivery of varied and engaging menus
• Maintaining excellent food presentation and quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Managing stock levels and supporting ordering processes
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
• Contributing ideas to improve food offerings and customer satisfaction
• Working collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver an exceptional service
• Representing ESS and Compass Group UK & Ireland with professionalism and pride

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Chef, Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role
• A passion for producing great food and delivering excellent customer experiences
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
• Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain one)
• City & Guilds, NVQ Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualification desirable
• Ability to work effectively in a busy catering environment
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities
• Experience within contract catering, hospitality, hotels, restaurants or volume catering environments is advantageous

What You'll Receive

We believe in rewarding our people and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay of £15.56 per hour
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities through our Career Pathways programme
• Access to MyLearning and professional development resources
• Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Discounts with major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons
• Travel discounts with Expedia, Booking.com, TUI and more
• Cinema ticket discounts
• Employee rewards and recognition programmes
• Free wellbeing, mindfulness and fitness resources
• Access to a wide range of employee perks and discounts

About ESS

ESS is the specialist Defence, Government and Energy division of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support military establishments, government sites, secure environments and energy sector locations across the UK, delivering exceptional catering and support services every day.

If you're passionate about food, take pride in your work, and want to build a career with the UK's leading food and support services provider, we'd love to hear from you.