Cook

Sodexo Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP Service

Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Sodexo Discounts

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Cook for Tutbury, Full time, to deliver high-quality meals and maintain top food standards in a fast-paced environment. You will support daily kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, and help ensure a welcoming dining experience for clients, customers, and employees.

The role emphasizes adherence to Health & Safety, COSHH and food hygiene procedures while maintaining portion control and cost-conscious kitchen practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Cook, Breakfast Chef or similar catering role (essential).
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety, food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a variety of high-quality meals including breakfast service.
• Support Head Chef and Catering Manager with daily kitchen operations.
• Complete food preparation tasks per menus, recipes and standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and a welcoming dining experience.
• Support front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including tills when required.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with hygiene standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and document fridge/freezer checks.

Skills

Cook experience

Food preparation

Food safety

Portion control

Stock management

Job description

• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cook

Tutbury - Full time

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service.We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Build a name with big-brand businesses and corporate clients, delivering high-quality nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining. This role calls for a chef who can

blend maintaining excellent standards, while working efficiently in a fast-paced, trend-setting, client-focused environment.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook and present a variety of high-quality meals, including breakfast service, ensuring excellent food quality and presentation.
• Support the Head Chef and Catering Manager with the smooth running of daily kitchen operations.
• Complete food preparation tasks in accordance with menus, recipes and agreed standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service, creating a welcoming and positive dining experience.
• Support both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including food counters and service areas.
• Assist with setting up and operating tills, supporting colleagues with till procedures when required.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and served in accordance with Food Safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Monitor and record food temperatures, including fridge and freezer checks, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Maintain appropriate portion control, helping to manage food costs and minimise waste.
• Monitor and record food waste, supporting effective stock management and sustainable working practices.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Support Food Service Assistants during busy periods, including food service, counter duties and pot washing.
• Provide guidance and support to catering colleagues, helping maintain consistent service standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, completing daily cleaning schedules and ensuring equipment and work areas meet hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH and fire safety procedures at all times.
• Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, near misses or food safety concerns promptly.
• Work closely with the wider catering team to ensure efficient service and high customer satisfaction.
• Participate in team meetings, briefings and relevant training.
• Support additional catering duties and service requirements when needed.
• Work flexibly to support evening services and bank holidays when required.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience working as a Cook, Breakfast Chef or in a similar catering role – essential.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• A strong understanding of Food Safety, food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistent standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, particularly during busy service periods.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to identify problems and contribute practical solutions.
• An understanding of stock management, food waste reduction and cost control would be beneficial.
• Additional recognised Food Safety or Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and bank holidays in line with business requirements.
• The ability to undertake a physically active kitchen role, including standing for extended periods, food preparation, cleaning and handling catering equipment.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Feed our customers and we’ll fuel your career.

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