Cook

Sodexo; Bicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Apprenticeships

Learning tools

Death-in-service benefit

Discounts for you and family

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a professional chef for a MOD catering role in Bicester. You’ll prepare high-quality meals for military personnel, support events, and work in a fast-paced team to deliver excellent service.

Experience in catering, City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications, and strong food safety knowledge are essential. The role offers a structured environment with training and benefits per Sodexo rewards and benefits program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Recognised culinary qualifications

Food safety knowledge

High-pressure environment

Passion for cooking

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 including adhoc weekends/06:30-14:30
• £14.00 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and benefits
• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting
• Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3)

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About the role:

Position: Chef at Sodexo, Hestia South Bicester St David's and St Georges Bicester, Bicester, England, OX25 1PP

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. This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to make a real impact in a fast-paced, professional setting.

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 Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• 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 thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications