Cook

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5 out of 7 days (05:00 - 13:30 or 11:00-19:30 - weekdays same as weekends)

£14.00 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Location:

Aylesbury

Closing Date:

15/09/2026

Job Category:

Chefs

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• 05:00 - 13:30 and 11:00-19:30
• £14.00 per hour

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Lovecooking and take pride in creating great food? Join Sodexo as a Cook at oneof ur Ministry of Defence sites and be part of a team that plays an importantrole in keeping people well-fed, energised and ready for the day.

You'llhave the opportunity to put your skills to work preparing fresh, nutritious anddelicious meals for a busy site, while working alongside a supportive team in aprofessional environment.

Whetheryou're an experienced Cook or looking to take the next step in your cateringcareer, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills, make a real impactand be part of something that matters.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals in a busy, professional kitchen.
• Take pride in delivering delicious, well-presented food to military personnel, maintaining excellent standards every day.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to provide a friendly, efficient service and a great experience for everyone.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, following EHO guidelines and Sodexo procedures.
• Support bulk cooking while ensuring every dish is consistent, fresh and prepared to the same high standard.
• Help keep the kitchen running smoothly by following best practices and maintaining excellent standards of sanitation.
• Get involved in special functions and high-profile events, giving you the opportunity to showcase your cooking skills and creativity.

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a catering or hospitality environment.
• A relevant catering qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Able to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• A genuine passion for cooking and providing high-quality food and service.
• Experience in military or government catering would be an advantage.
• IOSH qualification and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office would be desirable.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more thanjust a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join ateam that values your contribution, supports your development, and empowers youto make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeingsupport
• Employee Assistance Programmeproviding personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access andlifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and yourfamily
• Financial wellbeing tools andretirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paidVolunteering Day

Ifyou're passionate about food, take pride in what you do and enjoy working aspart of a team, we'd love to hear from you!