Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/160374
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 39 hours per week
- Salary: £13.39 per hour
- Closing date: 20 August 2026
About the role
- 39 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 per week - Early - 06:00 - 13:30, Middle - 12:00 - 20:30, Late - 09:30 - 18:30
- Weekend Shifts and Functions - £13.39 per hour
- Free Car parking
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About the role:
Create great food. Support those who serve. Build a career with Sodexo.
As a Chef with Sodexo at MCTC Colchester, Berechurch Road, Colchester CO2 9NU, you'll play an important role in supporting military personnel every day. From preparing fresh, nutritious meals to maintaining the highest food safety standards, your work will make a real difference to the experience of those living and working on site.
Working as part of a supportive catering team, you'll help deliver breakfast, lunch, evening meals and hospitality functions, ensuring every customer receives excellent food and service.
What you’ll do:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality meals in line with recipe cards and menu specifications
- Assisting with breakfast, lunch, evening meals and hospitality functions
- Ensuring food is prepared and served to the highest standards of quality, presentation and hygiene
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
- Following food safety, COSHH and health & safety procedures at all times
- Supporting stock control, deliveries and food storage
- Working closely with the wider catering team to ensure an excellent customer experience
- Assisting with cleaning schedules and kitchen preparation for each service
- Providing a friendly and professional service to customers and responding positively to requests
- Continuing to develop your culinary skills through ongoing training and development
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 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, 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.
Join us and thrive in your own way!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 9NU
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