Overview

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Shift hours: Part Time

About the Role
We’re currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team at the Short Term Camp, Crickhowell, as part of ESS – Compass Group.
You’ll play a key role in supporting Army Cadet training camps, catering for up to 150 cadets at one time across a variety of sites in Wales and the West Midlands. ️

This is a mobile role where you’ll work in a team of around 14, travelling to different training locations — including some remote areas — providing essential catering support to cadet staff and trainees.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

All travel, accommodation, and training expenses covered.
Competitive pay with enhanced travel allowance

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
  • Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
  • Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
  • Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
  • Recording and reducing food waste levels
  • Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our ideal Chef will:
Have experience as a Chef or in a similar catering role – essential
Full UK driving licence – essential
Comfortable driving larger vehicles (training provided)
Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
Strong teamwork and communication skills

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/1401/95999001/52774354/R/BU #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!

Reference: com/1401/95999001/52774354/R/BU

Location: Crickhowell

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