OffShore Chef COTA Grade D
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £58,459.78 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, AB11 5DE |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1300019/150800 |
Summary
Offshore Chef – COTA Grade D
Salary: £58,459.78 per annum plus Sodexo benefits
Location: BW Catcher Offshore FPSO
Contract Type: Permanent
Rotation: 2 weeks on / 3 weeks off
City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 (or equivalent)
Food Hygiene Certificate (REHIS) – Mandatory
Offshore experience required
Valid offshore certificates: BOSIET, MIST, First Aid
Minimum two years’ catering experience offshore or onshore
About the Role
As part of the Sodexo Energy & Resources catering team, you will help deliver high-quality meals and maintain a safe, hygienic, and efficient galley on board the BW Catcher FPSO. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef/Chef Manager to ensure all catering standards, safety requirements and client expectations are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Catering & Food SafetyPrepare and cook meals to agreed standards and ensure food is served on time.
Follow all requirements of the Food Safety Act, including accurate temperature control and strict hygiene.
Manage stock rotation, minimise food waste, and support contract food cost targets.
Assist with menu planning and ensure safe operation and cleaning of all catering equipment.
Carry out all duties in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Report incidents, equipment defects, unfit food, or any irregularities immediately.
Attend required company and client training courses and support safety initiatives.
Provide guidance, monitoring, and training for Galley Stewards.
Help organise and maintain continuity of work and service delivery.
Support the Head Chef/Chef Manager with environmental objectives and efficient use of resources.
Ensure safe and correct use of cleaning materials and chemicals in line with COSHH.
Assist with deliveries, stock taking, and monitoring stock consumption.
Maintain and clean equipment, report defects, and recommend replacements when necessary.
Investigate and report customer complaints promptly and take corrective action.
Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and promote a positive company image.
Contribute to the production of four meals daily for all personnel on board.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo means being part of a team where you are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Benefits Include:24/7 wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a virtual GP
Sodexo Discounts Scheme
Pension plan
Learning and development opportunities
Bike to Work scheme
Enhanced benefits and leave policies
About Sodexo
Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve quality of life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We are an inclusive, forces-friendly and Disability Confident Leader employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage involvement with our employee networks such as Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability & Ability, Generations, SoTogether and others.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join us offshore — feed our customers, and we’ll fuel your career.
Sodexo reserves the right to close the advert early if a high volume of applications is received.