Chef - Fast-Paced Military Catering & Events

Sodexo Ltd; Hook; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Chef in Hook to join a busy, supportive kitchen team. You will prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals for military personnel and events, while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

We value passion for cooking, teamwork and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment. The role involves shifts from 10:00 to 20:00 with a range of duties across food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• Professional chef with catering or hospitality experience and relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with EHO guidelines.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Prepare and serve meals to military personnel, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and follow all food safety procedures and best practices.
• Support bulk cooking, high-profile events and special functions, ensuring every dish meets the required standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Military/government catering exposure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Chef in Hook to join a busy, supportive kitchen team. You will prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals for military personnel and events, while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

We value passion for cooking, teamwork and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment. The role involves shifts from 10:00 to 20:00 with a range of duties across food preparation and service.