Head Chef – Haywards Heath Nuffield Hospital, RH16 1UDFull-time | 37.5 hours per week | 5 out of 7 days | 1 in 3 weekends£16 per hour (£31,200 per year) Sodexo BenefitsHealthy outcomes start with positive experiences — yours included.Bring your passion to the plate and make a real difference every day.AsHead ChefatSodexo, based atNuffield Health, Haywards Heath (RH16 1UD), you'll lead our kitchen team to create nutritious, high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance every dining experience.If you're a talented chef with a flair for leadership and a heart for purpose-driven work — this is your opportunity to shine.What you'll doLead daily kitchen operations and inspire your team to deliver excellence.Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and staff.Manage food costs, stock control, and ordering to meet company targets.Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP compliance).Train and develop team members, supporting their growth and performance.Step in for the Client Service Manager when needed — including admin and payroll duties.Bring creativity to menu planning and hospitality events.What you'll bringProven experience as a Head or Senior Chef (healthcare catering a plus).Strong leadership and communication skills.Excellent food presentation and craft skills.Level 3 Food Hygiene and City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 (or equivalent).Financial awareness and computer literacy.A genuine passion for making food that makes a difference.What we offerAt Sodexo, you're not just joining a kitchen — you're joining a purpose.We'll support you toact with purpose, grow your skills, and thrive your way.Competitive pay Sodexo benefits packageHolidays & pension schemeMental health and wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme (financial, legal, & personal advice)Free health app with 24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on hundreds of high street brandsFull training & protective uniformLearning and development opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme & volunteering daysA friendly, inclusive, and flexible team cultureLocation & TransportHaywards Heath Nuffield Hospital, Burrell Road, RH16 1UDPlan your journey here: Traveline | RH16 1UDReady to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don't wait!About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.