Military Catering Chef — Full-Time, Consistent Hours

Sodexo; Bulford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef to join our site at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel. This full-time role offers consistent hours, a 40-hour contract, and a supportive catering team in a high‑standard environment.

You will prepare meals, maintain high kitchen cleanliness, and help with events while ensuring food safety and quality. Prior chef experience in catering or hospitality is required, with desirable City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment.
• Take pride in presentation, quality and consistency of every meal.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards per EHO requirements.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organised and efficient

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef to join our site at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for military personnel. This full-time role offers consistent hours, a 40-hour contract, and a supportive catering team in a high‑standard environment.

You will prepare meals, maintain high kitchen cleanliness, and help with events while ensuring food safety and quality. Prior chef experience in catering or hospitality is required, with desirable City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ