Chef
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.99 to £12.99 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Warminster, BA12 0DJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Chef – JRDC Waterloo Lines, Warminster
£12.99 per hour
40 hours per week
Working 5 days out of 7
Location: JRDC Waterloo Lines, Warminster, BA12 0DJ
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Bring your passion to the kitchen. Help fuel the Armed Forces community.
Enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen and the satisfaction of serving food people look forward to? Join
Sodexo as a Chef at JRDC Waterloo Lines in Warminster, where your cooking will help keep military personnel and staff fuelled for the day ahead.
You’ll be part of a supportive catering team, preparing tasty, well-presented meals in a professional Ministry of Defence environment. From daily meal services to special functions, you’ll have opportunities to put your skills to work, build your experience and contribute to a service the team can be proud of.
Being confident in batch cooking is important for this role. You’ll need to prepare meals in volume while keeping flavour, quality and presentation consistently high.
If you take pride in your food, work well with others and enjoy keeping a busy service running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
- Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals for military personnel and staff.
- Use your
- Keep food looking and tasting its best throughout service.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, following company procedures and relevant regulations.
- Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to deliver a friendly, efficient service.
- Support special events and military functions, bringing flexibility and enthusiasm to the team.
batch-cooking skills to deliver consistent dishes in a busy catering environment.
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience as a professional chef or cook in catering or hospitality.
- A good understanding of food hygiene, safe working practices and health and safety requirements.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise during busy services.
- A positive approach to teamwork and a willingness to support colleagues.
- Pride in your cooking and a commitment to delivering a great dining experience.
The ability to batch cook and produce quality meals in volume.
It would also be helpful if you have:
- Experience in military, MOD or government catering.
- A recognised culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery.
- An IOSH qualification or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
What’s in it for you?
At Sodexo, you’ll join a team where your contribution is valued, with training and opportunities to develop your career.
Support for your wellbeing
- Unlimited access to online wellbeing resources and a free health and wellbeing app.
- 24/7 virtual GP access.
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and advice.
Benefits that go further
- Discounts for you and your family.
- Salary finance support.
- Company retirement plan and death-in-service benefit.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Paid volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working options where possible.
Opportunities to grow
- Apprenticeships and professional development opportunities.
- Learning resources and training to support your progress.
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
Ready to bring your skills to our kitchen?
Apply today and join a team where good food, teamwork and pride in service are part of every day.
Join Sodexo and thrive in your own way.
Please apply early. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert before the closing date if a high volume of applications is received.