Military Catering Chef — Fast-paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Sodexo Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, OX13 6JB, is seeking a professional chef to join our catering team in a Ministry of Defence environment, preparing high-quality meals for military personnel and supporting major functions.

You will maintain food safety standards, work with front-of-house colleagues, and contribute to bulk cooking and events, delivering consistent, top‑level service in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in catering or hospitality
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment
• Passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service
• Experience in military or government catering (preferred)
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen
• Maintain highest standards of food safety and hygiene in line with EHO guidelines
• Collaborate with front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel and events
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices
• Participate in high-profile events and functions
• Engage in bulk cooking to ensure consistency and quality

Skills

Professional chef experience

Food safety knowledge

High-pressure environment

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

IOSH qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo Group at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, OX13 6JB, is seeking a professional chef to join our catering team in a Ministry of Defence environment, preparing high-quality meals for military personnel and supporting major functions.

You will maintain food safety standards, work with front-of-house colleagues, and contribute to bulk cooking and events, delivering consistent, top‑level service in a fast-paced kitchen.