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Sous Chef - Kendrew Barracks

Compass Group

Oakham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

8 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious, high-quality meals while fostering a positive work environment. You will have the opportunity to enhance food service and manage kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers a chance to grow your career within a supportive organization that values diversity and encourages personal development. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and have a love for great-tasting food, this role is perfect for you.

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discount sharing with friends and family

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Prepare high-quality food and maintain hygiene standards.
Support team with stock control and budget management.
Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.

Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Initiative

Passion for Food

Sous Chef - Kendrew Barracks

£14.37 per hour
37.5 hours per week
5 days per week

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

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
Be passionate about great-tasting food

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
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.

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!