Location: Yeovil
Salary: £15.73 per hour
Hours: 40 per week (5 days out of 7, shifts may vary)

Bring your culinary talent to our vibrant kitchen team in Yeovil, where you'll craft outstanding dishes with fresh, high‑quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering excellence while growing your career with the UK's leading food service provider.

• Support the Head Chef with menu creation, prep, and smooth daily operations
• Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste reduction
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Control food costs and support budget targets
• Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Deliver dishes that meet client and customer expectations, including dietary needs

• Proven experience in high‑quality catering
• Strong leadership and team‑development skills
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety
• Ability to stay organised in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset
• Creativity and passion for exceptional food
• Financial awareness around cost control

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/2703/95875001/52692467/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!