Cook

• 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 a skilled and passionate Chef looking for your next opportunity?

Sodexo is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Bulford, Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef to be part of a professional catering environment, preparing and serving high-quality meals for military personnel.

You will play a key role in delivering outstanding food standards every day, ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency, and attention to detail. Working as part of a supportive kitchen team, you will use your culinary skills and experience to provide a reliable and high-quality service.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals within a busy kitchen environment
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with EHO requirements
• Work closely with the catering team to deliver an efficient and professional service
• Prepare meals for military personnel, ensuring consistency and quality every day
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation, following best practice standards
• Support events and special functions, showcasing your culinary skills and expertise
• Take responsibility for bulk cooking while maintaining excellent standards across all dishes

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• 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 (IOSH qualification desirable)
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment while maintaining high standards
• A passion for food, excellent attention to detail, and pride in delivering quality meals
• 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 something greater. You'll be valued for your skills, supported by your team, and have the opportunity to make a positive impact through the work you do every day.

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 be part of a team delivering high-quality catering services for the Ministry of Defence. Bring your skills, passion, and experience to a role where you can make a difference every day!