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Chef Supervisor

Job Introduction

  • 40 hours per week
  • 5 working days out of 7 - 06:00-14:30, 10:00-18:30 weekdays. 09:00-17:30 or 09:30-18:00 weekends 
  • £13.50 per hour 
  • Free Car parking

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Job Description: 

Position: Chef Supervisor at Sodexo, Merville Barracks, Colchester 

Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions.  This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to make a real impact in a fast-paced, professional setting.

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with EHO guidelines
  • Work alongside the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service
  • Cook and serve meals to military personnel, delivering high standards every day
  • Oversee kitchen sanitation and ensure best practices are always followed
  • Be part of high-profile events and special functions, showcasing your culinary expertise
  • Take part in bulk cooking, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish

What you bring:

  • 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:

  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • 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.


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Salary £13.50
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1324814/143807
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 19 June, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 05 June, 2025
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