Chef

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

Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you'll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, 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
• 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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in military or government catering
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make 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.

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