Chef

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week

• 5 days out of 7 on a rotating schedule

• Varied shift pattern with one week of early shifts and one week of late shifts

• Only 1 weekend in every 4 required

• Weekday shifts: 06:30–15:00, 08:00–16:30, or 10:30–19:00

• Weekend shifts: 09:15–17:45

• £12.99 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Chef and become part of a friendly, professional team delivering great food in a busy and rewarding environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, values variety in their role, and wants a healthy work-life balance with only one weekend in every four. You'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals, support a range of events and functions, and play an important part in providing an outstanding catering service for military personnel.

Whether you're looking to build on your existing catering experience or develop your career with a global employer, Sodexo offers the training, support, and opportunities to help you grow. Every shift brings something different, giving you the chance to showcase your skills while working alongside a supportive and experienced team.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and present fresh, nutritious meals to consistently high standards in a busy kitchen environment.

• Support the delivery of meals for military personnel, along with functions, events, and special occasions.

• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness, ensuring full compliance with Environmental Health regulations.

• Assist with large-scale food production while maintaining quality, presentation, and attention to detail.

• Work closely with colleagues across the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an excellent dining experience.

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Cook/Chef within catering, hospitality, or large-scale food service.

• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.

• Excellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.

• A genuine passion for preparing quality food and delivering excellent customer service.

• Experience within military, government, or contract catering is desirable, along with IOSH certification and basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a global organisation that values its people. You'll be supported to develop your skills, recognised for your contribution, and given opportunities to progress. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice

• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

• Discounts for you & your family

• Financial wellbeing tools & retirement plan

• Cycle to Work scheme & Paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Chef and enjoy a role where no two days are the same. If you're passionate about preparing great food, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and are looking for a role with excellent work-life balance and opportunities to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you