About the Role

£12.99 per hour | 40 hours per week | 5 out of 7 days

Location: JRDC Waterloo Lines, Warminster, BA12 0DJ

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in a unique and rewarding Chef position within a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment. This is far more than a standard kitchen role — you’ll be working alongside military personnel in a fast-paced, professional setting where your skills truly make a difference. From preparing exceptional daily meals to supporting high-profile events and special functions, every day brings variety, purpose, and the chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and take pride in delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a busy catering environment
• Deliver consistently excellent food standards for military personnel and staff
• Maintain the highest levels of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure full compliance with EHO guidelines and sanitation best practices
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience
• Support exciting special events and high-profile functions
• Assist with bulk cooking while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation

What We’re Looking For

• Previous professional chef or cook experience in catering or hospitality
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and health regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, team-focused environment
• A genuine passion for cooking and delivering exceptional service

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within military, MOD, or government catering environments
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Recognised culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

Benefits

• Unlimited access to online wellbeing resources
• Free health and wellbeing app
• 24/7 access to virtual GP services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive discounts for you and your family
• Salary finance support
• Company retirement plan
• Death-in-service benefit
• Apprenticeships and professional development opportunities
• Learning and training tools
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working options where possible
• Full training provided
• Protective uniform supplied

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a career with purpose. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow, belong, and thrive.

Please note: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is encouraged.

Location

Warminster, United Kingdom, BA12 0DJ