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Sodexo Ltd; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Health app

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Salary finance

Company retirement plan

Apprenticeships and development

Learning tools

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Full training provided

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a professional chef for a prestigious MOD catering environment. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen, supporting events and daily service while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

This role offers meaningful work in a disciplined, team-driven setting. You should have prior chef or cook experience, a passion for food, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous professional chef or cook experience in catering or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, team-focused environment.
• A genuine passion for cooking and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a busy catering environment.
• Deliver consistently excellent food standards for military personnel and staff.
• Maintain the highest levels of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure full compliance with EHO guidelines and sanitation best practices.
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience.
• Support exciting special events and high-profile functions.
• Assist with bulk cooking while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team player

Pressure handling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

£12.99 per hour | 40 hours per week | 5 out of 7 days

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Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?

Join

Sodexo in a unique and rewarding Chef position within a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment. This is far more than a standard kitchen role — you’ll be working alongside military personnel in a fast-paced, professional setting where your skills truly make a difference.

From preparing exceptional daily meals to supporting high-profile events and special functions, every day brings variety, purpose, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and take pride in delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our dedicated kitchen team, you will:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a busy catering environment
• Deliver consistently excellent food standards for military personnel and staff
• Maintain the highest levels of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure full compliance with EHO guidelines and sanitation best practices
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience
• Support exciting special events and high-profile functions
• Assist with bulk cooking while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings both skill and enthusiasm:

• Previous professional chef or cook experience in catering or hospitality
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, team-focused environment
• A genuine passion for cooking and delivering exceptional service

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience within military, MOD, or government catering environments
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Recognised culinary qualifications such as:
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

At Sodexo, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a career with purpose.

We offer a supportive environment where you can grow, belong, and thrive.

Your benefits include:

• Unlimited access to online wellbeing resources
• Free health and wellbeing app
• 24/7 access to virtual GP services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive discounts for you and your family
• Salary finance support
• Company retirement plan
• Apprenticeships and professional development opportunities
• Learning and training tools to help you progress
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working options where possible
• Full training provided

If you’re looking for a role where your culinary talent is valued, your development is supported, and your work has real purpose — this could be the perfect next step.

Join Sodexo and thrive in your own way.