Chef
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.18 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hook, RG29 1QT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1129895/145007 |
Summary
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Earlier shift: 05:30 till 13:30
- Later shift: 10:30 till 18:30
- £14.18 per hour
- Free car parking onsite
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About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, RAF Odiham, Hook Hampshire
Join ourteam for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD)environment.You’ll work alongside military personnel, preparinghigh-quality meals and supporting exciting functions.This is anopportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to makea 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 ofsomething bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. Weoffer:
- 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, a 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 usand thrive in your own way!