Chef

Job Introduction

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 
• Friday and Monday, 12:15pm–7:30pm; 
• Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am–7:30pm
• £15.52 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Chef at the Junior Ranks’ Mess, MOD Worthy Down, near Winchester, and bring your passion for great food to a rewarding and varied role.

You’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals, support functions and events, and work alongside military personnel in a professional environment. At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering excellent food and service every day, making a real difference to the people we serve.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards, complying with EHO requirements.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Prepare and serve meals for military personnel, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, following all sanitation procedures.
• Support special functions and events, helping to deliver a high-quality catering experience.
• Carry out bulk cooking while maintaining consistency, quality and portion control.

What you bring:

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality environment.
• Recognised culinary qualifications, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team.
• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.
• Previous experience in military or government catering is desirable.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering day

Join Sodexo as a Chef at MOD Worthy Down and become part of a dedicated catering team, preparing and serving high-quality meals to military personnel while helping deliver an excellent dining experience every day!