Sodexo Ltd • Carterton OX18 3LX

Kitchen Team Member

About this role

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

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About the role

Position

Kitchen Team Member / 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 morethan just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake 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