Cook – Military Catering Team (40h/wk)

Sodexo; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and planning

Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at one of our Ministry of Defence sites in Aylesbury. This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, with shifts 05:00-13:30 or 11:00-19:30, at £14.00 per hour.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, work in a busy kitchen, and contribute to a professional catering team. The role offers structured working environment and Sodexo Benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Cook in catering or hospitality.
• A catering qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen as part of a team.
• Military/government catering experience is an advantage.
• IOSH qualification and MS Office knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals in a busy, professional kitchen.
• Deliver delicious, well-presented food to military personnel, maintaining excellent standards every day.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to provide a friendly, efficient service and a great experience for everyone.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, following EHO guidelines and Sodexo procedures.
• Support bulk cooking while ensuring every dish is consistent, fresh and prepared to the same high standard.
• Help keep the kitchen running smoothly by following best practices and maintaining excellent standards of sanitation.
• Get involved in special functions and high-profile events, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills and creativity.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Catering qualification

IOSH qualification

MS Office basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at one of our Ministry of Defence sites in Aylesbury. This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, with shifts 05:00-13:30 or 11:00-19:30, at £14.00 per hour.

You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals, work in a busy kitchen, and contribute to a professional catering team. The role offers structured working environment and Sodexo Benefits.