Sous Chef

Compass Group; Chatham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Chatham is seeking a Sous Chef for Brompton Barracks. The role involves preparing and presenting high-quality meals. Ideal candidates have experience in a professional kitchen and strong teamwork skills. Benefits include free meals during shifts and access to an on-site gym. This position is full-time, requiring flexibility for early and late shifts.

Benefits

Free meal while on shift

Free on-site parking

Access to on-site gym

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

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

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

Professional kitchen experience

Teamwork and communication skills

Passion for delivering great food

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Sous Chef - Brompton Barracks

£15.69 per hour | 40 hours per week | 5 days over 7

Employer: ESS - Compass Group UK & Ireland

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

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

Additional Compensation & Benefits

• 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

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/0910/79198001/52089123/SU #Defence