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Chef

Job details
Posting date: 06 August 2025
Salary: £13.20 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 August 2025
Location: Staffordshire, West Midlands
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Sodexo
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1663810/146077

Summary

30 Hours Per Week / Thursdays 7-15:00, Fridays 11-18:00, Saturdays 7-17:30, Sundays 7-13:00
£13.20 per hour
Sodexo Benefits
20 days holiday per year pro rata plus bank holidays
Location is Nuffield Heath Hospital, North Staffordshire

Job Introduction

Bring your passion to the plate. Make a difference every day.

As a Chef at Sodexo in Nuffield Heath Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You’ll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team — this is the role for you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and quality standards
Contribute to menu planning and recipe development
Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff
Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, COSHH, and fire safety regulations
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
Support with monthly stocktakes
What you bring:

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience as a chef
Allergen and Intolerance training
COSHH and HACCP knowledge
Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking
Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy kitchen
Clear, respectful communication both written and verbal and a strong team spirit
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Flexibility to provide cover during periods of sickness/ absence and any special functions that may occur