Cook

Posted 28 minutes 57 seconds ago by Sodexo Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP178
Job Description
  • 40 hours per week
  • 5 days out of 7
  • Shift Patterns : 05:00 - 13:30 and 11:00-19:30
  • £14.00 per hour

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Join Sodexo as a Cook and be part of a unique and rewarding catering team. You'll prepare high-quality meals and support a variety of functions and events, working in a professional, fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while playing an important role in delivering an exceptional catering service. Whether you're an experienced Cook or looking to develop your career, you'll be part of a supportive team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

What you'll do:
  • Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and EHO standards.
  • Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service.
  • Cook for military personnel, maintaining consistently high standards.
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation and best practices.
  • Support bulk catering, events and special functions, ensuring quality and consistency.
What you'll bring:
  • Proven professional experience as a Chef/Cook within a catering or hospitality environment.
  • Recognised culinary qualifications, such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2/3.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure and team-focused environment.
  • Passion for cooking, with a commitment to high-quality food and excellent service.
  • Desirable: Experience in military/government catering, an IOSH qualification or equivalent, and good knowledge of MS Office (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 who you are, have the chance to make a positive impact through your everyday work, and be supported to thrive in your own way.

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 wellbeing tools and retirement plans
  • Cycle to Work scheme and Paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Cook, preparing high-quality meals, supporting a busy kitchen and delivering an excellent catering service every day!