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 our team with Sodexo as a Cook in a unique and rewarding role within a Ministry of Defence environment, where you'll work alongside military personnel preparing high-quality meals and supporting a variety of events and functions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to make a real difference in a fast paced, professional, and supportive setting.

What you'll do:

Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Deliver excellent food service to military personnel while maintaining consistently high standards.

Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and EHO regulations at all times.

Support kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, following best practices across all areas.

Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support daily service, bulk catering, and special events.

What you bring:

• Previous cook experience within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment, ideally within military or government catering, with a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
• Relevant culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, with IOSH qualification desirable
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment while maintaining high standards
• Passion for food, excellent attention to detail, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Cook and play a vital role in delivering high-quality food and service across our facilities, preparing delicious meals while maintaining