Catering Chef - Flexible Shifts, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Sodexo Group; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Group at St Davids Barracks (OX26 6HF) is seeking a professional Chef to join our catering team in a Ministry of Defence environment, working alongside military personnel to prepare high-quality meals for daily service and special functions. You will follow strict food safety standards, contribute to bulk cooking, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure outstanding service.

The role offers 37 hours per week, five days out of seven, with flexible shift patterns and onsite

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with catering or hospitality background.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure, team‑focused environment.
• Experience in military or government catering desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene per EHO guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel with consistency.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Support high-profile events and bulk cooking.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Food safety & hygiene

High-pressure teamwork

Passion for cooking

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Sodexo Group at St Davids Barracks (OX26 6HF) is seeking a professional Chef to join our catering team in a Ministry of Defence environment, working alongside military personnel to prepare high-quality meals for daily service and special functions. You will follow strict food safety standards, contribute to bulk cooking, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure outstanding service.

The role offers 37 hours per week, five days out of seven, with flexible shift patterns and onsite