Job Description
- 37 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 Days (0700-1500 / 0700 – 1430)
- £12.92 per hour
- Sodexo Rewards Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline – OX18 3LX.
About the role:
Position: Cook at Sodexo, RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3LX.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Catering Chef / Cook to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food in line with company processes, systems, and hygiene standards.
You will follow approved recipe cards and menu cycles to ensure consistency, quality, and portion control, while supporting a smooth and efficient catering service in collaboration with Service Catering Personnel (SCP).
This role requires strong attention to detail, compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations, and effective use of digital systems to support a modern catering operation What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook, and serve food in line with approved recipes, menu cycles, and company standards
- Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, portion control, and food safety at all times
- Monitor and record food waste and temperatures in line with compliance requirements
- Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
- Use digital systems effectively to support service delivery
- Follow correct procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food items
- Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures as required
- Maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues
- Attend required training, meetings, and briefings
- Report hazards, incidents, or equipment faults promptly
- Work across all areas of the site as directed by management
- What we’re looking for:
Essential:
- Experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level
- One of the following qualifications (or equivalent):
- BSc (Catering)
- MHCIM
- HND
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
- NVQ Level 2 or 3
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards precisely
- Desirable:
- Experience working within a military environment
- IOSH qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- CIEH Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- 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 be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications