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Sodexo Ltd; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and discounts

Wellbeing resources

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a professional chef for a MOD environment near Winchester. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals for military personnel, working in a fast-paced kitchen with a strong focus on safety and hygiene.

Join a team delivering top-quality service, with shifts Friday through Monday and access to Sodexo rewards and benefits. This role emphasizes culinary excellence within a structured, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Professional chef with proven catering or hospitality experience.
• Recognised culinary qualifications and strong food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team-based environment.
• Experience in military or government catering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, complying with EHO guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver outstanding service.
• Cook meals for military personnel and support large events.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.

Skills

Professional chef

Food safety

High-pressure environment

Teamwork

Military/government catering

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Shift pattern: Friday (12:15pm-7:30pm), Saturday (6:30am-7:30pm), Sunday (6:30am-7:30pm), and Monday (12:15pm-7:30pm)

£15.52 per hour

Access to Sodexo rewards and discounts!

If you have a passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service this is the role for you!

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About the role:

Position: Chef at Junior Ranks Mess MOD worthy Down near Winchester.

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

• 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

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for morethan just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake 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!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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