Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,334 i £32,647 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Defence - ZigZag Careers Pathway |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1901554 / 1923631 |
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The Royal Logistic Corps - Chef
Contract: 40 hours, Full Mobility
Security clearance: BPSS
Closing date: 11/01/26, 23:55
All offers of employment are subject to UK security clearance. To gain this clearance applicants normally need at least five years’ UK residency.
Overview
The ZigZag Career Pathway is an innovative Defence initiative that offers novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces. It’s a pilot programme that opens the door for people from a range of backgrounds to apply their professional skills in meaningful Defence roles.
This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans and reservists. Whether you’ve never served before or are looking to return, the ZigZag Career Pathway pilot offers you the chance to work in fixed term military roles that are matched to your qualifications and experience.
Successful candidates will be supported with tailored onboarding, the right level of training, and a structured and supported induction into the Armed Forces environment.
The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters, vessels, and vehicles moving, and its tanks and guns firing. The RLC enables the Army to deploy, supplying it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world. You can find more information about the RLC Explore a Career in the Royal Logistic Corps | Army Jobs.
The Role
As an RLC Chef, you will fuel the Army with nutritious, high-quality meals wherever it moves around the world. From formal fine dining to remote deployments, you will adapt your skills to any environment. Your creativity can transform limited rations into morale-boosting feasts that keep soldiers fighting fit.
Key Responsibilities
Remain competent in all basic soldiering skills so that you are ready to support the Army home and abroad as a Chef.
Contribute to operational effectiveness by ensuring soldiers remain healthy, energised and ready for duty by preparing nutritious meals in barracks kitchens, field kitchens, and extreme environments worldwide.
Deliver fine dining for formal military occasions, regimental dinners, and VIP functions.
Adapt rations and limited ingredients into creative, morale-boosting meals during operations and exercises.
Uphold strict food hygiene and safety standards in all conditions.
About You
Culinary expertise -existing chef qualifications Hospitality and Catering Level 2 minimum (ideally City & Guilds).
Creative and adaptable mindset to innovate quality in unconventional environments.
Have a sense of adventure with a willingness to travel and learn new skills.
The ability to work within diverse teams and bring a positive mindset to high pressure situations.
Good communication and organisation skills to ensure meals are delivered on time, at scale, and to Army standards.
Salary & benefits
Salary: £26,334- £32,647 per year.
Pension: Automatic enrolment in the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (opt out available)
Leave: 30 days’ annual leave plus eight UK bank holidays.
Application process
Application: submit a CV via the SERVE portal. Eligibility checks are completed, and applications are sifted for suitability.
Interview: shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview covering technical skills, qualifications and suitability for military service (command, leadership and management experience).
Medical Assessment: all candidates must pass a medical screening.
Offer: successful candidates receive terms and conditions, and a job offer letter.
Don’t meet all the requirements? Get in touch anyway – we are keen to hear from talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. For questions or more information, contact: People-Tx-ZigZagCareers@mod.gov.uk
Contract: 40 hours, Full Mobility
Security clearance: BPSS
Closing date: 11/01/26, 23:55
All offers of employment are subject to UK security clearance. To gain this clearance applicants normally need at least five years’ UK residency.
Overview
The ZigZag Career Pathway is an innovative Defence initiative that offers novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces. It’s a pilot programme that opens the door for people from a range of backgrounds to apply their professional skills in meaningful Defence roles.
This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans and reservists. Whether you’ve never served before or are looking to return, the ZigZag Career Pathway pilot offers you the chance to work in fixed term military roles that are matched to your qualifications and experience.
Successful candidates will be supported with tailored onboarding, the right level of training, and a structured and supported induction into the Armed Forces environment.
The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters, vessels, and vehicles moving, and its tanks and guns firing. The RLC enables the Army to deploy, supplying it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world. You can find more information about the RLC Explore a Career in the Royal Logistic Corps | Army Jobs.
The Role
As an RLC Chef, you will fuel the Army with nutritious, high-quality meals wherever it moves around the world. From formal fine dining to remote deployments, you will adapt your skills to any environment. Your creativity can transform limited rations into morale-boosting feasts that keep soldiers fighting fit.
Key Responsibilities
Remain competent in all basic soldiering skills so that you are ready to support the Army home and abroad as a Chef.
Contribute to operational effectiveness by ensuring soldiers remain healthy, energised and ready for duty by preparing nutritious meals in barracks kitchens, field kitchens, and extreme environments worldwide.
Deliver fine dining for formal military occasions, regimental dinners, and VIP functions.
Adapt rations and limited ingredients into creative, morale-boosting meals during operations and exercises.
Uphold strict food hygiene and safety standards in all conditions.
About You
Culinary expertise -existing chef qualifications Hospitality and Catering Level 2 minimum (ideally City & Guilds).
Creative and adaptable mindset to innovate quality in unconventional environments.
Have a sense of adventure with a willingness to travel and learn new skills.
The ability to work within diverse teams and bring a positive mindset to high pressure situations.
Good communication and organisation skills to ensure meals are delivered on time, at scale, and to Army standards.
Salary & benefits
Salary: £26,334- £32,647 per year.
Pension: Automatic enrolment in the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (opt out available)
Leave: 30 days’ annual leave plus eight UK bank holidays.
Application process
Application: submit a CV via the SERVE portal. Eligibility checks are completed, and applications are sifted for suitability.
Interview: shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview covering technical skills, qualifications and suitability for military service (command, leadership and management experience).
Medical Assessment: all candidates must pass a medical screening.
Offer: successful candidates receive terms and conditions, and a job offer letter.
Don’t meet all the requirements? Get in touch anyway – we are keen to hear from talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. For questions or more information, contact: People-Tx-ZigZagCareers@mod.gov.uk