Commis Chef

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

MyLearning

Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Commis Chef for Restaurant Sin Fin on a Defence Site in Derby. The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early breakfast and lunch service blocks and a busy, professional kitchen environment.

No previous experience required as full training is provided. You will work as part of a 9-person team serving over 600 guests daily, upholding Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards,

Qualifications

• No previous experience required — full training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Assisting with general kitchen duties as directed by senior chefs
• Maintaining Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and Restaurant Sin Fin with pride and professionalism

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Timekeeping

Job description

Commis Chef – Restaurant Sin Fin (Defence Site)

Location: Derby

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:30am – 3:00pm)

Pay: £14.45 per hour

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Join our friendly and dedicated kitchen team at Restaurant Sin Fin, part of the Compass Group UK&I family. We’re a busy restaurant serving over 600 guests per day, and we’re looking for a Commis Chef who’s ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

What’s In It For You

• Full-time, steady hours — Monday to Friday, no weekends!
• Breakfast service: 7:00–10:00
• Lunch service: 12:00–14:00
• Supportive 9-person team in a professional, fast-paced kitchen
• No previous experience required — full training provided
• Excellent progression opportunities with Compass Group

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Assisting with general kitchen duties as directed by senior chefs
• Maintaining Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and Restaurant Sin Fin with pride and professionalism

Our ideal Commis Chef will:

• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Work confidently under pressure in a busy environment
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Bring passion for great-tasting food and a desire to learn

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:

• 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/1609/41740001/52769560/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!