Chef De Partie Job at Saffron Walden, Essex Full Time NEW

Chef de Partie – Carver Barracks£15.45 per hour | 37.5 hours per weekContract: 5 days over 7 | 1 in 4 weekends

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.

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

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.

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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!