Chef - Didcot Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position 37.5 hours per week Various shift patterns 06:00 till14:00 08:00 till 16:00 10:00 till 18:00 11:00 till 19:00 5 days out of 7 16.72 per hour Free onsite parking 10% discount at Site Shop Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is OX10 6AA Join Sodexo and take on a unique and rewarding Chef role within a Ministry of Defence environment. Working alongside military personnel, you'll prepare high-quality meals, support a variety of events and functions, and contribute to the smooth running of an important operational setting. This is more than just a catering role-it's an opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. You'll use your culinary expertise in a fast-paced, professional environment while enjoying the satisfaction of supporting those who serve. If you're passionate about delivering excellent food and thrive in a dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do: Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and excellent standards at all times. Deliver meals to military personnel and support high-profile events, functions, and special occasions. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation, ensuring full compliance with EHO regulations. Support large-scale and bulk food production while maintaining quality, presentation, and attention to detail. Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to provide an outstanding dining experience and efficient service. What you bring: Proven experience as a Chef in a catering, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment, with a passion for delivering exceptional food and service. Hold a recognised culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, or an equivalent certification. Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent organisation, communication, and time-management skills. Experience within military, government, or contract catering environments is advantageous, as are IOSH certification and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook). What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. 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 & family Financial tools & retirement plan Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day Join Sodexo as a Chef and use your culinary expertise to deliver exceptional food and service in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment!
Chef - Didcot employer: Sodexo
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