Chef
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.10 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP14 4TP |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1324814/158161 |
Summary
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 per week
- Early - 05:30 to 13:30
- Middle - 07:00 to 15:00
- Late - 11:30 to 19:30
- Weekend 06:00 to 19:00
- £14.10 per hour
- Free Car Parking On Site
- Subsidised food in Canteen
- Family Fun Day
- Discount at Costa Coffee shop on site
- Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)
- Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
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About the role:
Position: Chef at Sodexo, RAF High Wycombe, Walters Ash, HP14 4UE
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
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 5 years to apply for this position
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.
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