Chef

Sodexo; Penton Mewsey; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Discounts & benefits

Career development

Uniform provided

Résumé du poste

Sodexo is recruiting for a catering role within a Ministry of Defence environment in the United Kingdom. You will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals, while upholding strict food safety standards and working closely with military personnel.

Join a fast-paced, professional kitchen that delivers at events and functions. You will follow front-of-house coordination, participate in bulk cooking, and enjoy wellbeing and financial benefits as part of a larger Sodexo team.

Qualifications

• Professional chef with catering or hospitality background.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, team-focused environments.

Responsabilités

• Assist in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety and hygiene to comply with EHO guidelines.
• Work with front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel and guests.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Support at high-profile events and functions.
• Participate in bulk cooking to ensure consistency and quality.

Connaissances

Culinary experience

Food safety

Teamwork in kitchen

Formation

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

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
• 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)
• 5 out of 7 per week and every 4th weekends
• 06.30 - 14:30 & 10:00 - 18:00
• £14.11 per hour
• Free Car parking, Join Sodexo for morethan just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake an impact everyday. 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