Job Description

Chef - RAF Upavon, Trenchard Lines | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Location: RAF Upavon, Trenchard Lines, UK

Sector: Defence - ESS (Compass Group UK & Ireland)

Are you ready to bring your culinary passion to a role that truly makes a difference?

We're on the lookout for a dedicated and ambitious Chef to join our dynamic team at Trenchard Lines, helping us deliver outstanding food experiences to those who serve and protect.


As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the nation's leading food service provider, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in your growth, celebrates your individuality, and rewards excellence at every level.

? What You'll Be Doing

Working 40 hours a week on a rotating shift pattern, you'll play a vital role in:

Crafting high-quality, delicious meals that brighten our clients' and customers' day Helping shape and evolve menus with creative food concepts Leading with culinary expertise and a passion for innovation Maintaining top-notch food hygiene and safety standards Managing stock and kitchen operations efficiently Representing the Defence brand with pride and professionalism

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have a Food Hygiene Certificate Bring experience supervising kitchen teams Have a strong background in similar Chef roles Are passionate about great food and brilliant service Are adaptable, proactive, and team-oriented

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/1909/95918001/52756486/R/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!