Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
* 37.5 hours per week / 5 days in 7
* £15.00 - £17.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
o Free Parking on Site / Free Meal on Shift
* Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Job Introduction
Bring your passion to the plate. Make a difference every day. As a Sous Chef at Sodexo in Priory Hospital Woodbourne, you'll lead in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You'll be responsible for supporting the managing 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
What you bring:
* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience as a chef
* Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking
* Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy kitchen
* Clear, respectful communication and a strong team spirit
What we offer:
* Mental health and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
* Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
* Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
* Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
* Retirement savings plan and life insurance
* Full training and protective uniform provided.
* Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
* Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
* Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to being an inclusive 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.
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