Chef

Job Description

Chef

• £14.72 per hour, 40 hours per week
• Based in GU33 0QQ
• Compass exclusive offers on Perks at Work
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

Are you a chef looking for a quality work life balance creating great food whilst joining a company that invests in its people, recognises great work when they see it and provides plenty of opportunities for career growth? Then look no further because here at ESS we know that when people are happy and satisfied it shines through!

At ESS we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity and positivity. As one big family, our people are proud of what we do, we offer career opportunities and the chance to work across many different sectors.

What you’ll be doing:

Chef

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Chef with a real passion for food where you’ll be able to develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Chef with Compass Group.

From fine dining for six to feeding an Army, as a talented Chef, you will support the daily catering operation to improve the customer food service experience by delivering a best in class food offer to military and civilian personnel. You will also have the chance to demonstrate your creative side, by delivering concepts such as Street Food through to Banquets, delivering high end dining from start to finish.

More about the role:

Working for this prestigious client, we are seeking a Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients

• Working in a team producing high end and high-quality food
• Adhere to H&S and F&H standards
• Stock taking
• Catering for staff daily

As a Chef you can expect to receive:

• Access to a wide range of programs to train, develop you and offer career growth opportunities
• Experience of working on large functions, culinary competitions & the opportunity to work on prestigious VIP events across all sectors within Compass Group
• Great work life balance through flexible shift patterns and sociable working hours
• Our sites operate at reduced capacity or close during certain times of the year i.e. Easter, Summer and Christmas periods so you will have 2 or 3 weeks in the year where you will have unpaid non-working weeks. This provides you with additional time off on top of your annual holiday entitlement leave. Your pay is annualised so that these non-working weeks are spread over the year.  
• Excellent benefits
• Full Uniform provided

Who you are:

As one of our talented chefs, we are looking for:

• An innovative and creative individual
• Great customer service skills
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
• Honest, transparent and consistent
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food

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/0204/86999001/52581167/R/ONE

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!