Chef - Reading
* 37.5 hours per week
* 5 days out of 7
* Earlier shift: 05:30 till 13:30
* Later shift: 10:30 till 18:30
* 14.18 per hour
* Free on site Gym including swimming pool and classes
* Free Car parking
* Subsidised meals
* On site shop with discount
* Enjoy a coffee and a cake at Blades, our on site coffee shop
* Family Days with flying displays, including Red Arrows
* Yearly National Culinary Competitions
* Opportunity to mentor apprentices
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About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, RAF Odiham, Hook Hampshire, RG29 1QT
Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment. You'll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, 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 more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make 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, a 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!