Cook

Sodexo; Carterton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifiers

Career development within Sodexo

Friendly and supportive work env

Wellbeing Support – online resources &

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3LX, is seeking a skilled Catering Chef/Cook. You will prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in line with brand recipes and safety standards, supporting a smooth catering operation with SCP collaboration.

Ideal candidates have experience in a similar service role, and hold relevant catering qualifications. The role includes training, career development within Sodexo, and a friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level.
• One of the listed qualifications (or equivalent): BSc Catering, MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ 2/3.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards precisely.
• Experience working within a military environment.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Opportunity to work high standard functions, including annual Summer and Christmas balls.

Education

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

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Position: Chef/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


• Opportunity to work high standard functions, including annual Summer and Christmas balls.

What we're looking for:

• 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


• Experience working within a military environment


• Experience in a customer-facing role

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