Cook

Independents by Sodexo; West Oxfordshire; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo Rewards

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Catering Chef/Cook for RAF Brize Norton, Carterton (OX18 3LX). You will prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals following approved recipes, ensuring safety and hygiene standards while supporting a modern catering operation.

You will monitor portions, waste, and temperatures, maintain a clean kitchen, and use digital systems to facilitate service. The role includes opening/closing duties and potential involvement in high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering service role, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow approved recipes and maintain portion control.
• Good teamwork and communication with colleagues.
• Proficiency with digital systems used in catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food per recipes and company standards.
• Maintain high quality, presentation, and food safety at all times.
• Monitor food waste and temperatures to meet compliance.
• Keep kitchen clean, safe, and compliant.
• Use digital systems to support service delivery.
• Follow procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food.
• Complete opening, closing, and handover tasks as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Attend required training, meetings, and briefings.
• Report hazards, incidents or faults promptly.
• Work across all site areas as directed by management.
• Participate in high-standard events like summer and Christmas balls.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following recipes

Education

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday only, 0700-1500.
• £14.81
• Sodexo Rewards

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About the role:

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

Desirable:

• Experience working within a military environment
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• CIEH Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

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