Chef in Military Catering — Fast-Paced & High-Impact

Sodexo; Warminster; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Job summary

Sodexo in Warminster is hiring a Chef for the Battlesbury Officer's Mess. You will prepare and cook meals for military personnel in a high-paced MOD setting and contribute to special functions. This role emphasizes quality and service in a secure, professional environment.

The position requires professional chef experience, recognised culinary qualifications, and solid knowledge of food safety. There is emphasis on teamwork, training, and delivering top-tier meals with consistency.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in catering or hospitality.
• Recognised culinary qualifications as listed (City & Guilds / NVQ).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene per guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel daily.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Support high-profile events and bulk cooking with consistency.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Team-oriented

Culinary passion

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo in Warminster is hiring a Chef for the Battlesbury Officer's Mess. You will prepare and cook meals for military personnel in a high-paced MOD setting and contribute to special functions. This role emphasizes quality and service in a secure, professional environment.

The position requires professional chef experience, recognised culinary qualifications, and solid knowledge of food safety. There is emphasis on teamwork, training, and delivering top-tier meals with consistency.