Full-Time Chef - 37.5h Guaranteed, Early/Late Shifts

Sodexo Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Thatcham is seeking a full-time Chef to join the Denison Barracks catering team. You will prepare, cook and present nutritious meals, support live cooking where needed and uphold food hygiene standards in a busy military catering environment.

You will work 37.5 hours per week with early or late shifts, predominantly Monday to Friday, and enjoy structured hours and opportunities for skill development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in a professional catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene qualification.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen with good attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals in line with menus and quality standards.
• Assist in food preparation, hot plate service and live cooking where required.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Use kitchen equipment and ingredients responsibly, minimise waste, report faults promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues, managers, customers and clients to deliver high-quality catering service.
• Attend team briefings, contribute to handovers and communicate clearly to keep services running smoothly.
• Follow food safety legislation, company procedures and safe working practices, while pursuing training and development.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety & hygiene

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

MS Office basics

Education

Level 2 Food Safety/ Food Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Sodexo Ltd in Thatcham is seeking a full-time Chef to join the Denison Barracks catering team. You will prepare, cook and present nutritious meals, support live cooking where needed and uphold food hygiene standards in a busy military catering environment.

You will work 37.5 hours per week with early or late shifts, predominantly Monday to Friday, and enjoy structured hours and opportunities for skill development within a supportive team.