MOD Catering Chef — Flexible Hours, Training & Perks

Sodexo; Larkhill; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Salary finance options

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Job summary

Sodexo at Larkhill Garrison in Salisbury is seeking a professional chef to join our catering team within a Ministry of Defence environment. You will prepare high-quality meals, support functions, and work alongside military personnel in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will ensure food safety, hygiene, and EHO compliance, collaborating with front-of-house, handling bulk cooking, and contributing to high-profile events while delivering consistently high standards.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with EHO guidelines
• Work alongside the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel, delivering high standards every day
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and ensure best practices are always followed
• Be part of high-profile events and special functions, showcasing your culinary expertise
• Take part in bulk cooking, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo at Larkhill Garrison in Salisbury is seeking a professional chef to join our catering team within a Ministry of Defence environment. You will prepare high-quality meals, support functions, and work alongside military personnel in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will ensure food safety, hygiene, and EHO compliance, collaborating with front-of-house, handling bulk cooking, and contributing to high-profile events while delivering consistently high standards.