Chef

Compass Group PLC; Oakham; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a skilled Chef to join their team at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals for Service Personnel. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a chef or catering role, strong food hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a pay of £14.60 per hour and includes various benefits, such as free meals on shifts and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Free meals while on shift

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on food shopping

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef or catering role is essential.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals.
• Support breakfast, lunch, and evening meal services.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job Overview

ESS - Compass Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our catering team at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham. You will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, high-quality meals for Service Personnel in a busy military dining environment. Flexibility, teamwork, and strong food safety standards are essential as you support breakfast, lunch, and evening meal services throughout the week.

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.

Pay: £14.60 per hour / 40 hours per week

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef or catering role (essential)
• Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2) - desirable
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Flexible, reliable, and positive attitude

Benefits

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:

• Free meals while on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for training and career progression with ESS - Compass Group
• Supportive and stable working environment
• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families