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Cook / Chef
Location: Longmoor CampSalary: £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 Us
At ESS, part of Compass Group, we’re proud to make a real difference every day. By providing high-quality food and support services to the UK’s Armed Forces, we help power those who serve, because we know great food and great people go hand in hand.
Join a team where your work directly supports those serving the country.
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
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
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.
Job Reference: com/0806/86998001/52793046/SU #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!