Chef Work, Jobs in Lacock, Wil (with Salaries)

Head Chef
ESS Compass —Chippenham
- £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Catering Technician - Bank
Mavern House Care Home —Melksham
- £15 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
Quick apply
1d
Kitchen Team Leader
HETTIE HEN LTD —Warminster
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Assistant Chef
Busy Bees —Chippenham
- £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Mentoring
- Cleaning
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Chef
Berkley Care Group —Melksham
- £13.46 - £13.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d
Chef De Partie
The Pear Tree Inn —Whitley
- £15 - £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Area Chef Manager
Aspens —Bath
- No weekends
- Sales
- Training & development
- Leadership
Chef de Partie
Woolley Grange Hotel —Bradford-on-Avon
- £34,944 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Trainee chef (weekend)
apetito —Trowbridge
- £14.35 - £15.93 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Employee discount
14d
Junior Sous Chef
Mad Swans —Bristol
- £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head Chef
SBT ltd —Corsham
- £27,630.43 - £49,385.62 a year
- Temporary
- Cooking
- Team management
- Quality control
Quick apply
School Chef Manager
Wiltshire Council —Swindon
- £16.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Budgeting
Junior Sous Chef
The Castle Hotel Devizes —Devizes
- £14 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Presentation skills
Quick apply
16h
Cook - Learning Disabilities Service
Milestones Trust —Pewsey
- £26,389 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Early Morning Grill Cook / Cafe Worker
alice park cafe —Upper Swainswick
- From £12.75 an hour
- Temporary
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Employee discount
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14h
Chefs (Full-time & Part-time)
The Forges —Corsham
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Café
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Head Chef – English & Indian Cuisine
The Jolly Huntsman Inn —Chippenham
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9h
Junior Sous Chef
Hartley Farm Shop —Bradford-on-Avon
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d
Sous Chef
Butcombe Group —Corsham
- £36,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Chef Manager
Lawn Manor Academy —Swindon
- £32,122 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Budgeting
- Free parking
Quick apply

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Head Chef

ESS Compass -
Chippenham

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Job details

Full-time
£36,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Catering management
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Management
Inventory control
Food service team management
Customer service
Catering
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Food waste reduction
HACCP
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Organisational skills
Kitchen management
NVQ
Kitchen inventory control
Training & development
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Food safety
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience

Full job description

Head Chef - Buckley Barracks, Chippenham

Salary: £36,000 per annum
Location: Buckley Barracks, Chippenham
Hours: 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend functions

Bring your passion, creativity, and leadership to Compass Group, where you'll play a key role in delivering fresh, nutritious, high-quality food to Junior Ranks and the Combined Mess at Buckley Barracks. As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of a busy military kitchen, lead and develop a dedicated team, and create a positive environment where exceptional food and teamwork are at the heart of everything you do.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary offering on site, build a strong kitchen culture, and make a real impact in a role that offers excellent work-life balance with mainly Monday to Friday hours.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team comprising a Sous Chef, two Chef de Parties, and military chefs
Plan, prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious, high-quality meals for Junior Ranks and Combined Mess personnel
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Manage stock control, ordering, food costs, and waste reduction initiatives
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Coordinate catering requirements for occasional functions and special events, including some weekend support
Drive a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen culture
Support training and development of both civilian and military kitchen team members

About You

You're an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership of a busy catering operation. You lead by example, remain calm under pressure, and have a genuine passion for developing teams and delivering outstanding food.

You'll Bring

Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role
Relevant catering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent desirable)
Experience managing and developing kitchen teams
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences
Flexibility to support occasional weekend functions when required

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £36,000 per annum
Predominantly Monday to Friday working pattern
Opportunities for career development within Compass Group
A supportive team environment
The chance to lead a key catering operation within the Defence sector

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/1108/95662001/52484873/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!

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