Food Production Operative

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 Days
• £14.81 per hour
• Sodexo Rewards

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About the role:

Position: Food Production Operative / Cook at Sodexo, RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3LX.

As a Cook in a café or digital food operation, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role involves preparing and cooking pre-ordered meals, ensuring consistency, presentation, and food safety standards are met. You will play a key role in maintaining smooth kitchen operations while supporting a modern, technology-driven service model.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, cook, and present a variety of food items in line with recipe cards and cooking methods
• Manage and fulfil all orders
• Ensure food is prepared quickly and accurately to meet service time targets
• Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients, and ensure proper storage following food safety regulations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including HACCP procedures
• Minimise food waste and control portion sizes to maintain cost efficiency
• Assist with deliveries, checking quality and storing stock correctly
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report faults or maintenance issues promptly

What we're looking for: Essential:

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level
• One of the following qualifications (or equivalent):
  • BSc (Catering)
  • MHCIM
  • HND
  • City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards precisely

Desirable:

• Experience working within a military environment
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• CIEH Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.