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Chef

Job details
Posting date: 29 January 2026
Salary: £12.61 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Warminster, BA12 9DT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/2322673/153344

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Summary

40 hours per week
5 from 7, 1 in 3 weekends
Shifts:Earlies 6.00am – 2.30pm, Lates 10.15am – 6.45pm
£12.61 per hour

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About the role:

Position: Chef at Sodexo, RDGs’ WOs’ & SGTs’ Mess, Battlesbury Barracks.

Step into a unique and rewarding catering role within a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment. Working alongside military personnel, you’ll prepare high-quality meals and support a variety of exciting functions. This is your chance to be part of something bigger, where your culinary skills truly make a difference in a fast-paced, professional setting.

What you’ll do:
  • Assist with the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a busy kitchen environment

  • Maintain exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with EHO guidelines

  • Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding customer service

  • Prepare and serve meals to military personnel, consistently delivering high standards

  • Oversee kitchen cleanliness and ensure sanitation best practices are always followed

  • Support high-profile events and special functions, showcasing your culinary skills

  • Take part in bulk cooking while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation

What we’re looking for:
  • Professional chef/cook experience within a catering or hospitality setting

  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations

  • Ability to perform well in a high-pressure, team-focused environment

  • A genuine passion for cooking and delivering excellent service

Desirable Skills:
  • Experience in military or government catering environments

  • IOSH qualification or equivalent

  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job — be part of something bigger. You’ll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP access, 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 ongoing development opportunities

  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible working options, full training, and a provided protective uniform

Join us and thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications is received.

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