Catering Chef - Precise Prep, High-Quality Meals

Sodexo Group; Carterton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to join its catering team at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton. You will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals following approved recipes, ensure safety, and help run a smooth catering operation in a military setting.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, food safety compliance, and effective use of digital systems while maintaining strong customer-facing service and teamwork. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a service industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Customer-facing experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Military environment experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food per approved recipes and menu cycles.
• Maintain high quality, presentation, portion control, and food safety standards.
• Monitor food waste and temperatures and record results.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Utilise digital systems to support service delivery.
• Follow procedures for ordering, receiving, storing and handling food items.
• Complete opening, closing and handover procedures as required.
• Build professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Attend required training and briefings and report hazards promptly.
• Work across site areas as directed by management.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Health & safety knowledge

Customer-facing experience

Military environment experience

Education

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to join its catering team at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton. You will prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals following approved recipes, ensure safety, and help run a smooth catering operation in a military setting.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, food safety compliance, and effective use of digital systems while maintaining strong customer-facing service and teamwork. Training and development opportunities are available.