Baker

– 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