Job Introduction
Sous Chef – Hamworthy Barracks 👨🍳
£17.25 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | 5 days over 7
Employer: ESS – Compass Group UK & Ireland
💰 Pay & Hours
£17.25 per hour
37.5 hours per week
5 days over 7 (some weekend working required)
🎁 Benefits
🍽️ Free meal while on shift
🚗 Free on-site parking
🏋️ Use of on-site gym facilities
👕 Uniform provided
📈 Career development and training opportunities through ESS
Supportive and professional team environment
🍴 About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team at Hamworthy Barracks.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for service personnel, supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of food, hygiene, and presentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for great food to progress their career within ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland.
👨🍳 Key Responsibilities
Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards
Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen management
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance
Oversee stock control, ordering, and menu support
Train, guide, and motivate junior kitchen staff
Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen service at all times
🧾 What We’re Looking For
Previous experience essential in a professional kitchen (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie level)
Qualifications desirable (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passionate about great food and high standards ❤️
Reliable, organised, and proactive
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.
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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!