Chef

Sodexo; Bulford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef to join our site at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel. This full-time role offers consistent hours, a 40-hour contract, and a supportive catering team in a high‑standard environment.

You will prepare meals, maintain high kitchen cleanliness, and help with events while ensuring food safety and quality. Prior chef experience in catering or hospitality is required, with desirable City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within catering, hospitality, or food service environment.
• Culinary qualifications desirable (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3).
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment.
• Take pride in presentation, quality and consistency of every meal.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards per EHO requirements.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organised and efficient

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Plan Your Journey | Traveline- the destination you should input isSP49JZ Are you an experienced Cheflooking for a full-time role with consistent hours and a great work-lifebalance? Join Sodexo as a Chef at our siteat Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, where you'll be part of a professional cateringteam providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for military personnel. With a 40-hour contract, this isan opportunity to put your cooking skills to good use while working as part ofa supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to take pride in the food youprepare, develop your skills and play an important role in delivering areliable catering service every day. Whether you're an experiencedChef looking for a change, or you're looking to develop your career within alarge organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
• Take pride in the presentation, quality and consistency of every meal you prepare
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
• Work as part of a friendly and professional catering team to deliver an efficient service
• Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable dining experience
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Support events and special functions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills
• Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining high standards across all dishes
• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• Culinary experience and a genuine passion for preparing good-quality food
• Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery are desirable
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (IOSH qualification desirable)
• The ability to work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team while maintaining high standards
• A positive attitude, good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Join Sodexo as a Chef and becomepart of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry ofDefence. If you're looking for full-time hours, established shift patterns andthe opportunity to use your cooking skills in a supportive team environment,we'd love to hear from you!

Working with Sodexo is more thanjust a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has agenuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a rangeof employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within alarge organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering day