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Sous Chef - RAF Bassingbourn Pay:

£32161 per annum ?

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Working Pattern:

5 days over 7 Shift Pattern

Early:

05:00 - 14:30

Late:

10:30 - 19:00

Meal Service Times

Breakfast:

06:30 - 08:00

Lunch:

12:15 - 13:30

Evening Meal:

17:30 - 18:30

We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Sous Chef

to join our catering team at

RAF Bassingbourn . This is a great opportunity to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a structured Defence catering environment. Key Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations

Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals across all services

Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure consistency and standards

Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness practices

Assist with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and allergen management

Ensure smooth and efficient service delivery across all shift patterns

About You

Previous experience essential in a similar role (Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie)

Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Passion for great food and quality service

Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working early and late shifts

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

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

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/2403/96046001/52462375/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! TPBN1_UKCT
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