Cook
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £14 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Aylesbury, HP22 5PG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
Summary
- 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 one ofour 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!