Catering Chef for Military & High-Profile Events

Sodexo; Odiham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Career growth

Work perks

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting for a catering role within a Ministry of Defence environment. You will work with military personnel, preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting events in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires professional chef experience in catering or hospitality and recognised qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3). You will collaborate with front-of-house and uphold stringent hygiene rules.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment.
• A passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene with EHO guidelines.
• Work with front-of-house to deliver outstanding service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel with consistent quality.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Be part of high-profile events and special functions.
• Participate in bulk cooking to ensure consistency and quality.
• Join a professional MOD catering team.

Skills

Food safety

High-pressure environment

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting for a catering role within a Ministry of Defence environment. You will work with military personnel, preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting events in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires professional chef experience in catering or hospitality and recognised qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3). You will collaborate with front-of-house and uphold stringent hygiene rules.