Chef
Job Introduction
- 37.5 hours per week
- Any 5 out of 7 days | Morning shift: 05:30 – 13:30. Middle shift: 11:00 – 19:00. Late shift: 16:15 – 00:15
- £16.24 per hour
- Free Car parking on site
- 10% Staff discount in on site shop
- Family days with flying displays
- Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
- Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
- Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, [Insert Location]
Join our team for a unique and rewarding Chef role in RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA,where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality mealsand supporting exciting functions. This is an opportunity to be part of somethingbigger, 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 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
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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 morethan just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake 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!
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