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Chef
Job summary
An international food services company seeks a Chef for a unique role at ATR Winchester Junior Barracks. You will prepare high-quality meals, maintain food safety standards, and work alongside military personnel. Ideal candidates will have professional cooking experience, culinary qualifications, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. This position offers various benefits including wellbeing support and career growth opportunities, all while working in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
- Recognised culinary qualifications required.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing, cooking, and serving meals.
- Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
- Cook and serve high-quality meals to military personnel.
- Oversee kitchen sanitation and practices.
Skills
Education
Tools
- 35 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 days weekends included covering shift pattern 5.30am-19.30pm
- £15.07 per hour
- Sodexo benefits
About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, ATR Winchester Junior Barracks Winchester S022 6NQ.
Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to make a real impact in a fast‑paced, professional setting.
- 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
- Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting
- Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3)
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Ability to work in a high‑pressure, team‑focused environment
- A passion for cooking and delivering top‑quality service
- Experience working in military or government catering
- IOSH qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Join Sodexo for more than just a job - be part of something bigger. You’ll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:
- Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death‑in‑service benefit.
- Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and thrive in your own way!
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