Chef
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.39 - £13.39 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO2 7UT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
Summary
37.5 hours per week
5 out of 7 per week
Shift Patterns - Earlies - 06:00 - 14:00,
Lates - 11:00 - 19:00
Weekend working required (normally 1 in 3) plus functions
Additional hours / late nights for functions
£13.39 per hour
Free Car parking
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About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, WO's & Sgts Mess, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT
Join our team for aunique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment,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
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!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications