Chef - Full-Time, Fresh Meals for Military

Sodexo; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Virtual GP

Family discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef for a full-time role at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire. You will join a professional catering team delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel, with a 40-hour contract and consistent hours designed for a strong work-life balance.

You’ll work in a busy kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals, safety, and excellent service, while developing skills and contributing to reliable daily catering. Experience and a positive attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef in catering or hospitality.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, fresh meals.
• Desirable City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery.
• Good knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh meals in a busy kitchen.
• Maintain presentation, quality, and consistency of meals.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (EHO).
• Work as part of a friendly catering team to deliver efficient service.
• Prepare meals for military personnel with consistent dining experience.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised for service.
• Support events and functions, showcasing cooking skills.
• Manage bulk cooking while upholding high standards across dishes.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef for a full-time role at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire. You will join a professional catering team delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel, with a 40-hour contract and consistent hours designed for a strong work-life balance.

You’ll work in a busy kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals, safety, and excellent service, while developing skills and contributing to reliable daily catering. Experience and a positive attitude are valued.