Chef.

Job Introduction£12.99 per hour | 40 hours per week | 5 out of 7 days

 Location: JRDC Waterloo Lines, Warminster, BA12 0DJ

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?Join Sodexo in a unique and rewarding Chef position within a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment. This is far more than a standard kitchen role — you’ll be working alongside military personnel in a fast-paced, professional setting where your skills truly make a difference.

From preparing exceptional daily meals to supporting high-profile events and special functions, every day brings variety, purpose, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and take pride in delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doingAs part of our dedicated kitchen team, you will:

Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a busy catering environment

Deliver consistently excellent food standards for military personnel and staff

Maintain the highest levels of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness

Ensure full compliance with EHO guidelines and sanitation best practices

Work closely with front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience

Support exciting special events and high-profile functions

Assist with bulk cooking while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation

What we’re looking forWe’re looking for someone who brings both skill and enthusiasm:

Previous professional chef or cook experience in catering or hospitality

Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations

Ability to work efficiently in a busy, team-focused environment

A genuine passion for cooking and delivering exceptional service

Desirable (but not essential)Experience within military, MOD, or government catering environments

IOSH qualification or equivalent

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Recognised culinary qualifications such as:City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

At Sodexo, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a career with purpose.

We offer a supportive environment where you can grow, belong, and thrive.

Your benefits include:Wellbeing SupportUnlimited access to online wellbeing resources

Free health and wellbeing app

24/7 access to virtual GP services

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial BenefitsExclusive discounts for you and your family

Salary finance support

Company retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Career DevelopmentApprenticeships and professional development opportunities

Learning and training tools to help you progress

Additional PerksCycle to Work Scheme

Paid volunteering opportunities

Flexible working options where possible

Full training provided

Protective uniform supplied

If you’re looking for a role where your culinary talent is valued, your development is supported, and your work has real purpose — this could be the perfect next step.

Join Sodexo and thrive in your own way.

Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is encouraged.