Chef
Sodexo, Berechurch, Essex
Chef
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Sodexo, Berechurch, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 28 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4f2657217090413ca9422593cab042ee
Location ref: Berechurch, Essex
Full Job Description
Position: Chef at Sodexo, The Pegasus Club at Merville Barracks, Circular Road North, Colchester, CO2 7SU 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
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)
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