At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook high-quality meals for military personnel in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Company: Join Sodexo, a leader in catering within the Ministry of Defence environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellbeing support, financial benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Experience in military or government catering is preferred.
- Why this job: Be part of high-profile events while showcasing your culinary expertise.
- Qualifications: Professional chef experience and recognised culinary qualifications are required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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
- IOSH qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What 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
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
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Sodexo offers a unique catering role in a Ministry of Defence setting, providing wellbeing support like a free health app and 24/7 virtual GP. Located in a professional environment, you'll work alongside military personnel and have access to career growth through apprenticeships and development opportunities.
