Cook

Sodexo Group; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Bulford, Wiltshire is recruiting an experienced Cook for a full-time role with consistent hours on a 40-hour contract.

You'll prepare, cook and serve fresh meals for military personnel, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and work as part of a friendly catering team. Regular shifts are 05:30–14:00 or 11:00–19:30 across 5 days of 7, with £12.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef in catering or hospitality.
• Culinary qualifications desirable such as City & Guilds or NVQ.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen team.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and basic MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals in a busy kitchen.
• Maintain presentation, quality and consistency of every dish.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards (EHO compliant).
• Work with a catering team to deliver efficient service.
• Prepare meals for military personnel with a reliable dining experience.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and ready for service.
• Support events and functions, showcasing cooking skills.
• Handle bulk cooking while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Kitchen teamwork

MS Office basics

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• Various Shift Patterns
• 05:30 till 14:00
• 11:00 till 19:30
• £12.99 per hour

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Are you an experienced Cook looking for a full-time role with consistent hours and a great work-life balance?

Join Sodexo as a Cook at our site in Bulford, Wiltshire, where you'll be part of a professional catering team providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for military personnel.

With a 40-hour contract, this is an opportunity to put your cooking skills to good use while working as part of a supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to take pride in the food you prepare, develop your skills and play an important role in delivering a reliable catering service every day.

Whether you're an experienced Cook looking for a change, or you're looking to develop your career within a large organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
• Take pride in the presentation, quality and consistency of every meal you prepare
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
• Work as part of a friendly and professional catering team to deliver an efficient service
• Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable dining experience
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Support events and special functions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills
• Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining high standards across all dishes

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• Culinary experience and a genuine passion for preparing good-quality food
• Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery are desirable
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (IOSH qualification desirable)
• The ability to work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team while maintaining high standards
• A positive attitude, good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering day

Join Sodexo as a Cook and become part of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry of Defence. If you're looking for full-time hours, established shift patterns and the opportunity to use your cooking skills in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you!