At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team to create high-quality meals for Service Personnel and events.
- Company: Join a supportive environment at Blandford Camp with a focus on teamwork and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare perks, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth in a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant kitchen while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef with strong leadership and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 32465 - 32465 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Sous Chef to support the delivery of high‑quality catering within the Sergeants’ Mess at Blandford Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen professional who enjoys leading from the front, working closely with their team, and producing excellent food in a structured, high‑volume environment. This role combines daily feeding for Service Personnel with a strong emphasis on functions and events, which form a key part of the catering offer.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for Service Personnel
- Supporting daily feeding numbers of approximately 40 Sergeants and up to 350 Junior Ranks
- Playing a key role in the planning and delivery of functions and events (core focus of the role)
- Leading from the front in a hands‑on Sous Chef position
- Supporting, motivating and developing a kitchen team of around 15 colleagues
- Ensuring excellent food presentation, consistency, and service standards
- Managing food ordering, stock control, and waste minimisation
- Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
- Supporting budget control and contributing to financial targets
- Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a similar environment
- A hands‑on leader who enjoys working alongside their team
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to support and manage a team effectively
- Calm under pressure in a high-volume catering setting
- Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing Mess schedules
- A safety‑first mindset with a genuine passion for food and service
We ensure you are 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
We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Sous Chef in Blandford Forum employer: Compass Group UK & Ireland
At Blandford Camp, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our kitchen team. With a strong focus on employee growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, we foster a supportive work culture where diversity is celebrated. Our comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare perks and exclusive discounts, ensures that our staff feel appreciated and motivated to deliver high-quality catering for our Service Personnel.
Contact Details:
Compass Group UK & Ireland Recruitment Team
