Kitchen Team Member

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Discounts for you and your family

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a skilled Catering Chef to join our team at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton (OX18 3LX). You’ll prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals following approved recipes, ensuring consistency and portion control while collaborating with Service Catering Personnel.

You will maintain food safety and hygiene standards, use digital systems to support service, and follow procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and handling food.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level.
• One of the following qualifications: 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food per approved recipes and menu cycles.
• Maintain high quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Monitor food waste and temperatures for 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 procedures.
• Attend training, meetings, and briefings.
• Report hazards, incidents, or equipment faults promptly.
• Work across site areas as directed by management.
• Support high-standard functions such as Summer and Christmas balls.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Food safety

Digital systems

Education

BSc (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - OX18 3LX.

• Any 5 out of 7
• 0600-1400/1130-1930
• One weekend per month
• £14.81
• Sodexo Rewards

About the role:

Position: Cook/Chef 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:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• 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 thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications