Chef

Sodexo; Warminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited online resources

Discounts for you and your family

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Warminster is seeking a Chef to join their team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen alongside military personnel. The ideal candidate will have professional chef experience, recognized culinary qualifications, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. This position offers various wellbeing and career growth perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of EHO guidelines.
• Experience in military or government catering.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment.
• Experience working in military or government catering.
• IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation.
• 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.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Strong knowledge of food safety

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for cooking

Education

Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3)

IOSH qualification or equivalent

IOSH

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Position: Chef at Sodexo,Battlesbury Barracks in Warminster

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:

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

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 program.
• Financial Benefits : Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, a 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.