Chef
ESS Support Services Worldwide
No pay info
PL10, PL10, GB
Full time, part time
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About ESS Support Services Worldwide
ESS Support Services Worldwide is a catering company. They specialise in defence and Government catering.
Job description from ESS Support Services Worldwide
Job Description
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress ...
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Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
62% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
46% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
98% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
39% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do ESS Support Services Worldwide workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for ESS Support Services Worldwide workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do ESS Support Services Worldwide managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at ESS Support Services Worldwide good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
59% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at ESS Support Services Worldwide?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think ESS Support Services Worldwide head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how ESS Support Services Worldwide is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What ESS Support Services Worldwide employees say about their job
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Best thing
My colleagues
Worst thing
Toxic management, lack of communication, bullying
ESS Support Services Worldwide Chef, September 2024
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Best thing
My staff
Worst thing
Nobody above me cares
ESS Support Services Worldwide Retail manager, April 2024
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