Cook / Chef
Location: Longmoor Camp
Salary: £32,900 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (early & late shifts between 5am and 6.30pm) - Overtime hours available
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Cook/Chef to join our catering team at Longmoor Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary career in a busy, structured environment.
Working with a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
- Support day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
- Follow recipes, portion control, and service specifications
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a smooth service
- Represent ESS with a positive and professional approach
What You’ll Get
- Training and development opportunities
- Free meals on shift
- Free on‑site parking
- Uniform provided
- Site closed over Christmas
- Pension and life assurance
- Access to wellbeing support (Digital GP, mental health, financial support)
- Discounts and recognition schemes
- Stable, supportive team environment
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com
- Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards for spend
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Share discounts and offers with friends and family
What We’re Looking For
- Kitchen or food preparation experience required
- A genuine passion for food and strong attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a structured, high-volume environment
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
- A positive, hands‑on attitude
