At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare, cook, and present meals for 50-100 service personnel in a military environment.
- Company: Join our catering team at Carver Barracks, supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on groceries, cinema tickets, and exclusive travel offers.
- Other info: Shift patterns include early and late shifts, working 1 in 4 weekends.
- Why this job: Work in a professional military kitchen with a focus on high-quality food service.
- Qualifications: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent and culinary qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15.45 - 15.45 £ per hour.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our catering team at Carver Barracks. This role involves delivering high-quality meals for 50–100 service personnel, working as part of a team of 10, and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations in a professional military environment.
Service Times
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00
- Lunch: 12:30 – 13:30
- Evening Meal: 16:30 – 19:30
Shift Patterns
- Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:00
- Late Shift: 11:00 – 19:00
Working 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present meals to service standards.
- Take responsibility for your section, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Support senior chefs with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standards.
- Assist with stock control, food rotation, and allergen management.
- Work efficiently across all shift patterns to ensure smooth service delivery.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role (Chef de Partie or equivalent) preferred.
- Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexible, reliable, and able to work early, late, and weekend shifts.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality food and service.
Benefits
- 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.
Chef De Partie in Saffron Walden employer: Compass Group UK & Ireland
Carver Barracks offers a contributory pension scheme and career growth through MyLearning programmes. Located in a military setting, the team focuses on delivering high-quality meals to service personnel. Enjoy wellness classes and exclusive discounts for you and your family.
Contact Details:
Compass Group UK & Ireland Recruitment Team
