Cook

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• Various shift patterns:

 ○ 06:30 till 15:00

 ○ 08:00 till 16:30

 ○ 12:00 till 20:30

• £12.99 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Cook and become part of a rewarding Ministry of Defence contract, where you’ll work alongside military personnel preparing high-quality meals and supporting a range of events and functions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your culinary skills in a professional, supportive environment where your work makes a real difference every day. You’ll be joining a friendly, family-like team that values teamwork, supports each other, and takes pride in delivering an excellent service.

With a strong focus on career development, we’ll support you with training and opportunities to progress your skills within Sodexo. Your rota will be provided six weeks in advance, helping you plan your time, and you’ll only be required to work one weekend in every three.

There are also opportunities to earn extra through overtime and the chance to work across other Sodexo sites, giving you the opportunity to gain new experiences and develop your career further.

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and are looking for a role with stability, development opportunities, and great benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a busy and rewarding kitchen environment.
• Deliver an excellent food service experience for military personnel, maintaining consistently high standards.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and Environmental Health regulations to ensure a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen while following best practices in sanitation and food preparation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver daily service, bulk catering, and special events.

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Cook within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment.
• A relevant culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, is desirable but not essential. Full training and development support is available for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment while maintaining high standards.
• A passion for food, strong attention to detail, and basic IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater. You’ll be valued for who you are, supported to achieve your goals, and have the opportunity to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering day

Join Sodexo as a Cook and play a key role in delivering exceptional food and service across our facilities, creating meals that make a difference every day.