Chef

Sodexo Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work

Flexible work

Uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Group at RAF High Wycombe (Walters Ash, HP14 4UE) is seeking a Chef to join a busy MOD kitchen. You will prepare and serve meals for military personnel in a fast-paced, professional environment.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent kitchen experience, basic IT skills, and experience in menu production with bulk cooking. You will work with front‑of‑house, uphold food safety standards, and participate in high-profile events.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent kitchen experience.
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience in menu production and confident input.
• Exposure to bulk cooking.
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene per EHO guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure outstanding service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel, maintaining high standards daily.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Participate in high-profile events and functions showcasing culinary expertise.
• Engage in bulk cooking to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

IT skills

Menu production

Bulk cooking

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

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Position: Chef at Sodexo, RAF High Wycombe, Walters Ash, HP14 4UE

Join our team for aunique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment,where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality mealsand supporting exciting functions.This is an opportunity to be part of somethingbigger, using your culinary skills to make a real impact in a fast-paced,professional setting.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with EHO guidelines
• Work alongside the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel, delivering high standards every day
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and ensure best practices are always followed
• Be part of high-profile events and special functions, showcasing your culinary expertise
• Take part in bulk cooking, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish

What we’re looking for:

NVQ lv 2/3 or a busy kitchen environment experience

Basic IT skills

Experience in menu productionand confident input

Exposure to bulk cooking

The enthusiasm to develop and learn new skills

Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 5 years to apply for this position

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for morethan just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications