35 hours per week 5 out of 7 days per week Shift Patterns - Monday – Friday, Early – 0615-1345 Late – 1030 – 1800 Saturday- Sunday, Early 0900-1630 Late 1030 – 1800 £13.00 per hour Free Car parking Check your local transport linkshere:Plan Your Journey | Traveline- the destination you shouldinput is Colchester, CO2 7UT About the role: Position: Chef at Sodexo, 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. At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment.Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications