Job Introduction
👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie – Gamecock Barracks (ESS – Compass Group)
đź“Ť Location: Gamecock Barracks
đź’° Salary: ÂŁ15.55 per hour
⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week
đź“… Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 2-week rota (1 weekend in 2)
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our friendly team at Gamecock Barracks, part of the ESS – Compass Group.
You’ll play an important role in preparing and serving quality meals for around 200 Service Personnel across three sites within the barracks. 🍽️
Working within a team of 10, you’ll support all aspects of daily kitchen operations to deliver a high standard of service for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals.
Shift Details
Weekly Hours: 35 (includes 30-minute unpaid break)
Shift Pattern: Mixture of earlies and lates (1 weekend in 2)
Early Shift: 06:30 – 14:00
Late Shift: 12:30 – 20:00
Meal Service Times:
Breakfast: 06:30 – 08:30
Lunch: 12:00 – 13:30
Evening Meal: 17:00 – 20:00
Weekend Breakfast: 08:00 – 08:45
Weekend Brunch: 10:00 – 13:30
Weekend Evening Meal: 16:45 – 17:30
Experience and Qualifications
Experience in a previous Chef or Chef de Partie role – essential
Relevant catering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) – desirable
Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
Strong team player with good communication and time management skills
Flexible approach to shift patterns and duties
Benefits
ÂŁ15.55 per hour, 35 hours per week
Free meals on shift 🍴
Free on-site parking đźš—
Access to on-site gym and swimming pool 🏋️‍♀️🏊
Staff discount in the on-site shop 🛍️
Career progression and training opportunities with ESS – Compass Group
Supportive and inclusive team environment
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/1310/94518001/52639474/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!