Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/158883
- Location: Carterton
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £14.81 Per hour
- Closing date: 08 July 2026
About the role
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 Days (0700 - 0100)
- £14.81 per hour
- Sodexo Rewards
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Job Description
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality catering services, preparing and serving meals to the highest standards, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
Working as part of a collaborative catering team, you will support food preparation, cooking, presentation, service delivery, and food safety compliance while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional working environment.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and menu specifications.
- Ensure food is cooked, stored, and served at the correct temperatures.
- Monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serving areas.
- Support food preparation, presentation, storage, and disposal activities.
- Assist with hot plate service and live cooking where required.
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Assist with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries.
- Report accidents, near misses, and faulty equipment promptly.
- Complete opening, closing, and handover procedures in line with company requirements.
- Attend team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews as required.
- Support the wider catering operation and undertake additional duties as directed by management.
What You Bring
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar catering, hospitality, or food service role.
- Relevant catering qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3, City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, HND, BSc Catering, or equivalent.
- CIEH Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards and procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working within a military or defence environment.
- IOSH qualification or equivalent.
- Customer-facing experience.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
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 company that 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
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Carterton, United Kingdom, OX18 3LX
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