Chef

Job Introduction

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  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift pattern/ hours- Mon - Fri - 0530-1400 / 1000-1830 - with one in 4 weekends
  • £12.30per hour 
  • Access to Sodexo rewards hub
  • This role is based at Bhurtpore JRDC, Tidworth Barracks, Wiltshire, SP9 7A
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About the role:

Join our team at 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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in military or government catering

• IOSH qualification or equivalent

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What we offer:

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!