Cook

Sodexo; Carterton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Wellbeing support

Discounts for you and family

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Catering Chef/Cook at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton. You will prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals, following approved recipes and menus, while maintaining quality, portion control, and hygiene standards.

You will use digital systems to support service delivery, monitor temperatures, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen. The role involves working across site areas and participating in high-standard functions and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering/food service role, following recipes and standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedure.
• Experience in a military environment preferred.
• Customer-facing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food following approved recipes and menus.
• Maintain quality, presentation, portion control, and food safety.
• Monitor food waste and temperatures for compliance.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and compliant.
• Use digital systems to support service delivery.
• Order, receive, store, and handle food items correctly.
• Complete opening/closing and handover procedures.
• Build professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Attend training, meetings, and briefings.
• Report hazards or faults promptly.
• Work across site areas as directed by management.
• Participate in high-standard functions (e.g., Summer/Christmas balls).

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-facing experience

Health and safety knowledge

Military environment experience

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