Defence Kitchen Chef: High-Impact Military Catering

Sodexo Group; Odiham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Job summary

Sodexo Group at RAF Odiham invites a professional Chef to join a fast‑paced MOD catering team, preparing meals for service personnel and events.

You’ll ensure food safety to the highest standards, lead kitchen tasks, and collaborate with front‑of‑house teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality service in a military environment.

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3 and IOSH qualification are preferred; MS Office skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Experience working in military or government catering is desirable.
• Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3) and OSH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Work with front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices.
• Be part of high-profile events and special functions.
• Participate in bulk cooking to ensure consistency.

Skills

Professional chef experience

High-pressure kitchen teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Military/government catering

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

IOSH qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo Group at RAF Odiham invites a professional Chef to join a fast‑paced MOD catering team, preparing meals for service personnel and events.

You’ll ensure food safety to the highest standards, lead kitchen tasks, and collaborate with front‑of‑house teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality service in a military environment.

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3 and IOSH qualification are preferred; MS Office skills are an advantage.