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Chef

Sodexo Group

Wallingford

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

Join a leading company in a rewarding Chef role in RAF Benson, Wallingford, where you will prepare high-quality meals for military personnel. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced and impactful environment. Full training and various employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Unlimited online wellbeing support
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible work opportunities
Career development and apprenticeships

Qualifications

  • Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
  • Qualifications in food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Cook and serve meals to military personnel.

Skills

Food Safety
Cooking
Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene/Food Safety Qualification

Job description

  • Any 5 out of 7 days | Morning shift: 05:30 – 13:30. Middle shift: 11:00 – 19:00. Late shift: 16:15 – 00:15
  • £16.24 per hour
  • Due to the nature of the role and the site, you must have a full, valid UK Driving Licence and be at least 18 years old.

Join our team for a unique and rewarding Chef role in RAF Benson, Wallingford, 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

What we’re looking for:

  • Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting
  • Recognised culinary qualifications (level 3 food hygiene/food safety qualification)
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment
  • A passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service
  • To have pride in working and maintaining clear and organised environment, and work closely with the head chef to deliver quality food to military personnel

What we offer:

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.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

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