MOD Catering: Fast-Paced Military Kitchen Chef

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Apprenticeships

Learning tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Group is hiring a professional Chef at RAF Odiham RG29 1QT, delivering high-quality meals in a MOD environment. You will join a dedicated kitchen team, maintain strict hygiene, and support events with excellent service.

The role requires catering experience, recognised culinary qualifications, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure team setting while delivering top-quality results.

Qualifications

• Professional chef experience in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, team-focused environment.
• A passion for cooking and delivering top-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with EHO guidelines.
• Work alongside the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service.
• Cook and serve meals to military personnel, delivering high standards every day.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and ensure best practices are always followed.
• Be part of high-profile events and special functions, showcasing your culinary expertise.
• Take part in bulk cooking, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

High-pressure environment

Team-focused

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

IOSH qualification

Job description

Sodexo Group is hiring a professional Chef at RAF Odiham RG29 1QT, delivering high-quality meals in a MOD environment. You will join a dedicated kitchen team, maintain strict hygiene, and support events with excellent service.

The role requires catering experience, recognised culinary qualifications, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure team setting while delivering top-quality results.