Sous Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Chatham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Brompton Barracks. The role involves preparing and presenting high-quality meals for 500 personnel, maintaining hygiene and safety standards while collaborating with a dedicated kitchen team. If you are reliable, flexible, and passionate about food, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Free meal while on shift

Free on-site parking

Access to on-site gym

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Experience essential in a professional kitchen.
• Qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for all services.
• Support kitchen operations and team members during service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen control standards.
• Assist with stock control, menu input, and daily kitchen organisation.
• Work collaboratively within a large team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Teamwork

Communication skills

Passion for delivering great food

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Sous Chef – Brompton Barracks 👨🍳

Pay & Hours

• £15.69 per hour
• 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
• Shift patterns:
  • Early: 05:30 – 14:30
  • Late: 11:15 – 20:15

Meal Service Times:
Breakfast – 06:30 to 07:45
Lunch – 12:00 to 13:45
Evening Meal – 17:00 to 20:00

Benefits

• Free meal while on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Access to on-site gym
• Uniform provided
• Supportive and professional team environment (team of 25)
• Emphasis on experience over formal qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for spending on a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced chef to join our team at Brompton Barracks, working across a large-scale operation serving 500 personnel. You’ll be part of a dedicated kitchen team delivering freshly prepared, high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring excellent standards of food, hygiene, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for all services
• Support kitchen operations and team members during service
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen control standards
• Assist with stock control, menu input, and daily kitchen organisation
• Work collaboratively within a large team to ensure smooth service

What We’re Looking For

• Experience essential in a professional kitchen
• Qualifications desirable but not essential
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Passion for delivering great food
• Reliable and flexible, able to work early and late shifts