Cook - Carterton

Position: 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
  
  Essential:
• 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)
  
  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