Full‑Time Chef: Military Dining, Steady Shifts

Sodexo Group; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle追

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and退休 plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Chef for Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, to join a professional catering team serving military personnel. This full-time role offers consistent hours and a 40-hour contract across five days out of seven, with early-shift and late-shift patterns.

You will prepare, cook and present fresh meals, adhere to food safety standards, work within a friendly team, and support events while maintaining high kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within catering, hospitality, or food service.
• Culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery are desirable.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (IOSH qualification desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
• Take pride in the presentation, quality and consistency of every meal you prepare
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
• Work as part of a friendly and professional catering team to deliver an efficient service
• Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable dining experience
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Support events and special functions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills
• Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining high standards across all dishes

Skills

Cook/Chef experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

IOSH qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Chef for Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, to join a professional catering team serving military personnel. This full-time role offers consistent hours and a 40-hour contract across five days out of seven, with early-shift and late-shift patterns.

You will prepare, cook and present fresh meals, adhere to food safety standards, work within a friendly team, and support events while maintaining high kitchen standards.