Chef


Company:	Sodexo Ltd
Salary:	£16.72 - £16.72
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wallingford, OX10 6AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

Due to security requirements youmust have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for thisposition

37.5 hours per week
- Various shift patterns
- 06:00 till14:00
- 08:00 till 16:00
- 10:00 till 18:00
- 11:00 till 19:00
5 days out of 7
£16.72 per hour
Free onsite parking
10% discount at Site Shop

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JoinSodexoand take ona unique and rewardingChefrole within a Ministry of Defenceenvironment. Working alongside military personnel, you'll prepare high-qualitymeals, support a variety of events and functions, and contribute to the smoothrunning of an important operational setting.

This is more than just a cateringrole—it's an opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real differenceevery day. You'll use your culinary expertise in a fast-paced, professionalenvironment while enjoying the satisfaction of supporting those who serve. Ifyou're passionate about delivering excellent food and thrive in a dynamicsetting, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and excellent standards at all times.
Deliver meals to military personnel and support high-profile events, functions, and special occasions.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation, ensuring full compliance with EHO regulations.
Support large-scale and bulk food production while maintaining quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to provide an outstanding dining experience and efficient service.

What you bring:

Proven experience as a Chef in a catering, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment, with a passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
Hold a recognised culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, or an equivalent certification.
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent organisation, communication, and time-management skills.
Experience within military, government, or contract catering environments is advantageous, as are IOSH certification and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more thana job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in acompany and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have animpact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your ownway. In addition, we offer: