Job Description

Job Introduction

Week Chef & Week Manager - BW Catcher FPSO (North Sea)

Location:

North Sea - Mobilisation from Aberdeen

Rotation:

2 weeks on / 3 weeks off (12-hour shifts)

Salary:

60,979.60 per annum

The Role

Join Sodexo as a Chef Manager aboard the

BW Catcher FPSO

in the North Sea, where you'll take on a dual role -- one week as a Chef and one week as a Chef Manager.

You'll lead by example in the galley, ensuring our catering operations deliver safe, high-quality meals and excellent service for all personnel onboard. This position demands strong culinary expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications and Experience

You should hold one of the following:

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation, or Five SCOTVEC Catering Modules plus two years' catering management experience and a Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate, or Three years' industry-related experience and two years in catering (offshore or onshore).

Mandatory offshore certifications:

BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training) Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Medical Certificate First Aid Certificate Willingness to complete Norwegian Escape Chute Training

Desirable:

Health & Hygiene Certificate Offshore experience (preferred but not essential) A positive attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork

Key Responsibilities

Catering and Service

Deliver all meals on time to company and client standards. Prepare, cook, and present food to agreed specifications and portion levels. Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards in line with the Food Safety Act. Manage stock rotation and control costs to meet budget targets. Investigate and resolve customer feedback promptly. Assist with menu planning, stock management, and galley cleaning rotas.

Leadership and Team Management

Supervise, guide, and support galley stewards and catering staff. Ensure all team members adhere to health, safety, and hygiene requirements. Plan and coordinate daily work to maintain service quality and efficiency. Monitor conduct, performance, and training needs of catering staff.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Promote and uphold Sodexo and client safety procedures and culture. Attend HSE meetings and training as required. Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and company standards. Report all incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances promptly. Lead by example in maintaining a proactive safety culture.

Equipment and Stock Management

Ensure catering equipment is operated safely and maintained properly. Adhere to COSHH regulations for cleaning materials and chemicals. Oversee deliveries, stocktaking, and consumables usage. Maintain accurate records for stock rotation, maintenance, and waste management.

Decision-Making and Communication

Identify personal and team training needs. Report faults or issues to the relevant supervisor promptly. Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Encourage feedback and participate in service improvement initiatives. Represent Sodexo professionally and uphold company reputation.

Hygiene, Health and Safety

Must hold (or obtain within three years of company induction) IOSH Managing Safelycertification. Must hold one of the following Food Hygiene and Safety qualifications: + Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene (RIPHH) Certificate, or
+ Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) Intermediate Certificate, or
+ Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) UK Certificate.

Why Join Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo means being part of something greater -- a team that values who you are and empowers you to make a difference every day.

We offer:

Access to wellbeing and mental health support resources 24/7 Virtual GP service Sodexo Discounts Scheme - savings from top brands Membership of our Pension Plan Learning and career development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced benefits and leave policies across the UK & Ireland

About Sodexo

At

Sodexo

, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone -- to build a better life for all.

Operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million people daily, we are the global leader in

Quality of Life Services

.


We're proud to be an

inclusive

,

Disability Confident Leader

and

Forces Friendly Employer

.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage participation in our Employee Networks, including

Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability & Ability, SoTogether, Generations,

and

Origins

.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

Apply now to join our offshore team and take the next step in your Sodexo career.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received.