Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/163553
- Location: Hook
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £14.61 per hour
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
About the role
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Various Shift Patterns between 10:00 and 20:00
- £14.61 per hour
Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline – enter RG29 1QT as your destination.
Join Sodexo as a Chef in Hook and bring your passion for great food to a team that values quality, teamwork and fresh ideas. You’ll prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals, using your culinary skills to create a great dining experience every day. If you enjoy working in a busy kitchen, take pride in your cooking and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Assist with the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with EHO guidelines
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service
- Prepare and serve meals to military personnel, maintaining quality and consistency
- Oversee kitchen sanitation and follow all food safety procedures and best practices
- Support bulk cooking, high-profile events and special functions, ensuring every dish meets the required standards
What you bring:
- Professional chef experience within a catering or hospitality environment
- Recognised culinary qualifications, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and health regulations
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
- Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food and excellent service
- Experience in military or government catering, an IOSH qualification or equivalent, and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous
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 in a rewarding catering role supporting our military personnel. Put your culinary skills to work preparing quality meals, supporting special events and delivering great service as part of a professional, team-focused kitchen!
File Downloads
KEY BENEFITS
-
Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
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.
Hook, United Kingdom, RG29 1QT
Build your CV using our online tool
At Sodexo, we’re here to support everyone applying to join us. If you need help getting your CV together, our handy tool can help.
Register your interest
Join us at Sodexo and explore the exciting career opportunities we offer! Whether you're interested in hospitality, facilities management, or food services, we invite you to set up a profile and become part of our vibrant team.