Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Winchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Food safety and hygiene Culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3) Bulk cooking High-pressure kitchen environment Team collaboration Meal preparation and cooking Kitchen sanitation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Chef at Worthy Down Barracks, Winchester. Full-time, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends. Salary £15.52 per hour.

About the role

Position: Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Worthy Down Barracks, Winchester

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.

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

What we offer:

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. We offer wellbeing support, financial benefits, career growth, and work perks.

Key Benefits

  • Advice and guidance – legal, financial, personal support
  • Pension Plan
  • Wellbeing support – unlimited online mental health support
  • Generous leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Virtual GP – 24/7 access

Location

Winchester, United Kingdom, SO21 2RG

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