Chef
Posted 6 hours 25 minutes ago by Sodexo Group
Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
- 37.5 hours per week
- Various shift patterns 06:00 till14:00 and 11:30 till 19:30 (Weekdays)
- 15:30 till 23:30 (Weekends)
- 5 days out of 7
- £16.72 per hour
- Free onsite parking
- 10% discount at Site Shop
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Join Sodexo and take on a unique and rewarding Chef role within a Ministry of Defence environment. Working alongside military personnel, you'll prepare high-quality meals, support a variety of events and functions, and contribute to the smooth running of an important operational setting.
This is more than just a catering role-it's an opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. You'll use your culinary expertise in a fast-paced, professional environment while enjoying the satisfaction of supporting those who serve. If you're passionate about delivering excellent food and thrive in a dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and excellent standards at all times.
- Deliver meals to military personnel and support high-profile events, functions, and special occasions.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation, ensuring full compliance with EHO regulations.
- Support large-scale and bulk food production while maintaining quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to provide an outstanding dining experience and efficient service.
- Proven experience as a Chef in a catering, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment, with a passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
- Hold a recognised culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, or an equivalent certification.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent organisation, communication, and time-management skills.
- Experience within military, government, or contract catering environments is advantageous, as are IOSH certification and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day
Join Sodexo as a Chef and use your culinary expertise to deliver exceptional food and service in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment!