Cook
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/160766
- Location: Salisbury
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £12.99 per hour
- Closing date: 16 September 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Various Shift Patterns
- 05:30 till 14:00
- 11:00 till 19:30
- £12.99 per hour
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Are you an experienced Cook looking for a full-time role with consistent hours and a great work-life balance?
Join Sodexo as a Cook at our site in Bulford, Wiltshire, where you'll be part of a professional catering team providing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for military personnel.
With a 40-hour contract, this is an opportunity to put your cooking skills to good use while working as part of a supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to take pride in the food you prepare, develop your skills and play an important role in delivering a reliable catering service every day.
Whether you're an experienced Cook looking for a change, or you're looking to develop your career within a large organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
- Take pride in the presentation, quality and consistency of every meal you prepare
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
- Work as part of a friendly and professional catering team to deliver an efficient service
- Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable dining experience
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
- Support events and special functions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills
- Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining high standards across all dishes
What you bring:
- Previous experience as a Cook or Chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
- Culinary experience and a genuine passion for preparing good-quality food
- Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery are desirable
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards (IOSH qualification desirable)
- The ability to work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team while maintaining high standards
- A positive attitude, good attention to detail and pride in your work
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.
In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Paid volunteering day
Join Sodexo as a Cook and become part of a team delivering an important catering service for the Ministry of Defence. If you're looking for full-time hours, established shift patterns and the opportunity to use your cooking skills in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
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.
Salisbury, United Kingdom, SP4 9NA
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