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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: • Term time only, 44 weeks per year, • Free meals, • Onsite free car parking, • Free onsite swimming pool access, • Discounted Event tickets, • 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 What you'll be doing: As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site. If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now! More about the role: • Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events, • Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends, • Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential, • Strong written and spoken English along with computer skills are essential, • Ability to motivate and develop your team, • Innovative and creative individual, • Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence, • Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise, • Gain and hold the respect of others, • Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude, • A good track record of driving world class performance, • Strong commercial experience, • Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes, • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, • Passionate about food About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0312/41820001/52778968/SU #Independent 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!

We are looking for a Pastry Chef to ensure the prompt and efficient preparation of all meals within Bekynton, the College's central dining facility. Duties will include providing high standard of food for pupils/staff at the College plus hospitality and event catering. The ideal candidate must have previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment, NVQ level 2 or equivalent is desired but not essential and the ability to work under high pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the Colleges sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses. Main Duties To prepare, cook and serve any food delegated as your responsibility ensuring that the highest possible quality is maintained and that agreed standards for food preparation and presentation of desserts are met at all times; To adhere to company procedures in regards to temperature checks, food labelling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations at all times and ensure that all records of such are kept; To assist the Head pastry chef in the overall checking and maintaining of your work area and to assume overall responsibility in their absence; To liaise with the chef team with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in your section. To remove any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or equipment and report any problems to the senior chef on duty; Undertake training and development relevant to the role; All employees of Eton College are also expected to: Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as regulated activity; Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood. Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality; Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion. The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, the incumbent should: Previous experience required at a similar level ideally in an environment of volume catering; Good people skills and the ability to work in a large team; Organised and methodical approach to work; A genuine interest and passion for good food; The ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff. You may also enjoy this role if you: Have a flexible approach to work and a can do attitude; Have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-passed environment; Enjoy working on your own and as part of a team in a collaborative manner. Working Pattern You will be working 40 weeks per year (34 weeks term time plus 6 weeks summer schools). Your working hours will be 42.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 with a mixture of shifts as per rota: Monday: 8.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday: 8.00am - 5.30pm Wednesday: Day off Thursday: Day off Friday: 8.00am - 5.30pm Saturday: 6.30am - 4.00pm Sunday: 6.30am - 4.00pm About The College We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on so we can make adjustments accordingly. DISCLOSURE CHECKS Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as spent under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College. TPBN1_UKTJ