Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Professional chef experience City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 NVQ Level 2/3 Food safety and hygiene Bulk cooking Teamwork IOSH qualification MS Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Oxon, UK. Full-time, On-site. Salary: £16.74 per hour. Closing date: 12 May 2026.

About the role

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you'll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions.

  • Help prepare, cook, and serve meals in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards (EHO compliance)
  • Collaborate with front-of-house team for outstanding service
  • Cook and serve meals to military personnel
  • Oversee kitchen sanitation and best practices
  • Participate in high-profile events and functions
  • Engage in bulk cooking with consistency and quality

What we're looking for

  • Professional chef experience in catering or hospitality
  • Recognised culinary qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2/3)
  • Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure in a team
  • Passion for cooking and quality service

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in military or government catering
  • IOSH qualification
  • MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Key Benefits

  • Advice and guidance for legal, financial, personal issues
  • Pension Plan
  • Wellbeing support (online resources, virtual GP)
  • Generous leave
  • Discounts and savings, Cycle to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP 24/7

Location

St Davids Barracks, Oxon, United Kingdom, OX26 6HF. Get directions

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