• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• Various Shift Patterns
• 05:30 till 14:00
• 11:00 till 19:30
• £12.99 per hour

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Are you an experienced Chef looking for a full-time role with consistent hours and a great work-life balance?

Join Sodexo as a Chef at our site at Kiwi Barracks, Wiltshire, where you'll be part of a professional catering team providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for military personnel.

With a 40-hour contract, this is an opportunity to put your cooking skills to good use while working as part of a supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to take pride in the food you prepare, develop your skills and play an important role in delivering a reliable catering service every day.

Whether you're an experienced Chef looking for a change, or you're looking to develop your career within a large organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
• Take pride in the presentation, quality and consistency of every meal you prepare
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
• Work as part of a friendly and professional catering team to deliver an efficient service
• Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable dining experience
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Support events and special functions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills
• Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining high standards across all dishes

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• Culinary experience and a genuine passion for preparing good-quality food
• Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery are desirable
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (IOSH qualification desirable)
• The ability to work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team while maintaining high standards
• A positive attitude, good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

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 and become part of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry of Defence. If you're looking for full-time hours, established shift patterns and the opportunity to use your cooking skills in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you!