About the Role

Position: Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Picton Barracks SP4 9JZ. Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions.

• 40 hours per week
• 5 Days out of 7
• Early: 6:00am-2:30pm | Late: 11:00am-7:30pm
• £12.71 per hour

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day.

• 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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Key Benefits

• Advice and guidance: Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
• Pension Plan: Save effectively for your future when you join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Pension Plan.
• Wellbeing support: Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
• Generous leave: For holidays, care needs or major life events.
• Discounts and savings: Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme.
• Virtual GP: 24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.