Happy Reserves Day!

Pete joined the Royal Air Force in 1987, and served at RAF College Cranwell for 6 years. After leaving the RAF he began work as a chef for the Ministry of Defence and has subsequently moved as contracts have evolved within catering support and now works for the defence business of the Compass Group UK & Ireland, ESS Support Services.

In his day job at RAF Cranwell, Pete is the Executive Head Chef at College Hall Officers’ Mess, where he manages a team of over 20 people.

Pete said: “I joined the RAF Reserve two years ago; although I had supported the RAF for 33 years, and served for six of those, I truly missed being part of the RAF and at 50 years old knew if I didn’t do it, I would always regret it. My reserve role as a chef is at 504 Squadron, RAF Wittering. Making a commitment to the reserves didn’t worry me as I had the support of both ESS and my family. My commitment to the Reserves is one weekend each month and then a further two weeks continual training per year. ESS provides 10 days extra annual leave towards training. I am extremely proud of both jobs I do, the teams I work for and the support and opportunities both 504 Squadron and ESS have given me has been fantastic allowing me to carry out both roles. I feel incredibly honoured to be serving again and would recommend it without hesitation”.

If you are interested in finding out more about how we support the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans and military families, please email AFC@compass-group.co.uk

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