Job Description

• 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
• Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

Check your local transport links here: - the destination you should input is OX10 6AA
About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, Wallingford
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 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 we're looking for:

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting
• Recognised culinary qualifications (level 3 food hygiene/food safety qualification)
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment
• A passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service
• To have pride in working and maintaining clear and organised environment, and work closely with the head chef to deliver quality food to military personnel

What we offer:
Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make 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!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this job advert prior to expiry date.
Attached documents
Salary 16.24 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1964195/148226
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 06 October, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Wallingford, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 22 September, 2025

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