Sous Chef

About the job
What You’ll Be Doing

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 36.25 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development – we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

More About The Role

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
Complying with Health and Safety regulations

What we’ll give:

Sous Chef – Swindon
£26,207.66 per annum, 36.25 hours per week

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
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
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
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
Receive Wow Points 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
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Who you are:

Our Ideal Sous Chef Will
Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
Have a desire to succeed in your role
Possess the ability to work under pressure
Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
Passionate about great-tasting food

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/1206/78304009/52550013/ESS

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.