Overview
Salary: £15.25 per hour
Shift hours: Full Time
Chef – Longmoor Camp (ESS – Compass Group)
Location: Longmoor Camp
Salary: £15.25 per hour
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week (full-time, site-based)
Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, mixture of earlies and lates
About the Role
We’re looking for two skilled and motivated Chefs to join our catering team at Longmoor Camp, part of the ESS – Compass Group.
You’ll be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals for around 400 Service Personnel, working across two kitchens on-site as part of a strong team of 16. ️
This is a full-time, site-based role offering a balance of early and late shifts in a busy, rewarding environment.
Shift Details
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Early Shift: 05:00 – 13:30
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Late Shift: 10:30 – 19:00
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Pattern: 5 days over 7
Meal Service Times:
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Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00
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Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
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Evening Meal: 17:00 – 18:00
Experience and Qualifications
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Experience in a previous high-volume catering or chef role – essential
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Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
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Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude
Benefits
- Site is closed for Christmas
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Free meals on shift
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Free on-site parking
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Uniforms provided
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Career development and training opportunities with ESS – Compass Group
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Supportive team culture and stable working environment
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/0412/86998001/52585097/R/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!
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