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Chef
Sodexo France
Wallingford
On-site
GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
A major food service company is seeking a Chef in Wallingford to prepare high-quality meals for military personnel. This role involves maintaining food safety standards, collaborating with a team, and participating in special functions. Candidates must have professional cooking experience and culinary qualifications. Offering £16.24 per hour for 37.5 hours weekly with benefits including free parking and staff discounts. Join us for a meaningful culinary career and make an impact every day.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Dedication to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Strong focus on delivering top-quality service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Work with the front-of-house team for service excellence.
- Participate in bulk cooking and high-profile events.
Skills
Education
Position: Chef at Sodexo, Wallingford
Join our team for a unique and rewarding Chef role in RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA, where 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.
Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline – the destination you should input is OX10 6AA.
- 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 (level 3 food hygiene/food safety qualification)
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment
- A passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service
- To have pride in working and maintaining a clear and organised environment, and work closely with the head chef to deliver quality food to military personnel
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
Additional details include:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Any 5 out of 7 days | Morning shift: 05:30 – 13:30. Middle shift: 11:00 – 19:00. Late shift: 16:15 – 00:15
- £16.24 per hour
- Free Car parking on site
- 10% Staff discount in on site shop
- Family days with flying displays
- Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
- Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
- Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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, 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!
