Cook

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Discounts for you and family

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook/Chef in the United Kingdom to prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals following approved recipes and cycles. You will ensure food safety, portion control, and consistent presentation while coordinating with SCP and using digital systems to support service delivery.

Role requires strong attention to detail, compliance with health and safety guidelines, and flexibility to work across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry is required.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow approved recipe cards and menus precisely.

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

Skills

Experience in catering service

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Customer-facing experience

Digital systems use

Education

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

5 out of 7 Days (0700-1500 / 0700 - 1430)

£14.81 per hour

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About the role:

Position:

Cook/Chef at Sodexo,

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

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