Job Description

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About therole:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, RAF High Wycombe.
Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering rolein a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you'll work alongsidemilitary personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting excitingfunctions. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, usingyour culinary skills to make a real impact in a fast-paced, professionalsetting.
What you'lldo:

• 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'relooking 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

DesirableSkills:

• Experience working in military or government catering
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What weoffer:
Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part ofsomething bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. Weoffer:

• 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 thrivein your own way!
Attached documents
Salary 19.83 per hour
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2240324/145627
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 04 August, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location High Wycombe, United Kingdom
No. of positions 2
Posted on 21 July, 2025