Patient Dining Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Flexible working

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is hiring a Chef de Partie at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford. You will manage your own kitchen section, prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff, and uphold high standards of safety, hygiene, and presentation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week across 5 days out of 7, receive a uniform and free meals on shift, and join a purpose-driven team with opportunities to grow in a contract catering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar role in healthcare or catering.
• Strong cooking and plating skills with attention to quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent certification.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach with ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Awareness of stock management, waste reduction and cost control principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff following recipes and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and accurate temperature records.
• Monitor portion sizes, quality and presentation for an excellent dining experience.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and inventory to minimise waste.
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean and well organised.
• Support meal service operations and work with colleagues to ensure timely delivery.
• Train and support team members and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RP

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7

Free Meal on shift / Uniform provided

Permanent contract

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Job Introduction

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

As a Chef de Partie with Sodexo at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, 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 high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff, following agreed recipes, dietary requirements and production schedules.
• Support the delivery of safe, hygienic and efficient food services in line with food safety legislation, company policies and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation to ensure an excellent dining experience.
• Complete and maintain all required food safety, temperature and quality assurance records accurately.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation, ordering, deliveries and inventory checks to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen, storage and service areas.
• Support meal service operations and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure services are delivered on time.
• Help train and support team members, while contributing to a positive, inclusive and customer-focused environment.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar catering role, ideally within healthcare, hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills with attention to quality and consistency.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent), with relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach, with the ability to support colleagues and adapt to changing business needs.
• Awareness of stock management, waste reduction and cost control principles.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• 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

About Sodexo

At 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 tobeingan 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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.