Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/162960
- Location: Winchester
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 Hours per week
- Salary: £15.52 per hour including Sodexo Benfits
- Closing date: 12 November 2026
About the role
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift pattern:
- Friday and Monday, 12:15pm–7:30pm;
- Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am–7:30pm
- £15.52 per hour
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Join Sodexo as a Chef at the Junior Ranks’ Mess, MOD Worthy Down, near Winchester, and bring your passion for great food to a rewarding and varied role.
You’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals, support functions and events, and work alongside military personnel in a professional environment. At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering excellent food and service every day, making a real difference to the people we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards, complying with EHO requirements.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Prepare and serve meals for military personnel, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, following all sanitation procedures.
- Support special functions and events, helping to deliver a high-quality catering experience.
- Carry out bulk cooking while maintaining consistency, quality and portion control.
What you bring:
- Professional chef experience in 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 and Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team.
- Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.
- Previous experience in military or government catering is desirable.
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 at MOD Worthy Down and become part of a dedicated catering team, preparing and serving high-quality meals to military personnel while helping deliver an excellent dining experience every day!
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KEY BENEFITS
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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.
Winchester, United Kingdom, SO21 2RG
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