Casual Cook

Sodexo Group; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Felixstowe is seeking a Chef to prepare high-quality meals for patients. The ideal candidate will have catering qualifications and experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include managing kitchen sections, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring food quality. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Must have knowledge of NHS policies and standards.
• Capable of managing kitchen sections and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to planned menus.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist in training and supervising staff.

Skills

Experienced cook in healthcare

Knowledge of NHS policies

Good communicator

Deadline-driven

Education

Catering qualifications

Level 2/3 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.36 per hour + +24% weekends and unsocial hours
• Access to Blue Light Scheme, Free Car parking, Discounted Staff meals, Staff reward hub.
• Location is Felixstowe Community Hospital, Constable Rd, Felixstowe IP11, UK

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Job Introduction

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

As a Chef at Sodexo in Felixstowe Community 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 dishes using standard recipes and planned menus, ensuring portion control and assisting with food service.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, infection control, and safety; report pests, equipment faults, accidents, and incidents.

Communicate stock levels, manage temperature records, and ensure provisions are used in rotation and in date.

Assist in training, supervising staff, office duties, and cover for Team Leader/Supervisor when needed.

Follow Sodexo policies on Health & Safety, Fire, First Aid, COSHH; attend training and maintain confidentiality.

Communicate professionally with colleagues, patients, and stakeholders using various methods; provide good customer service.

Use and secure equipment safely; promote quality, health, safety, and security culture.

Support clinical care, work independently maintaining quality, and contribute to service improvement and compliance with standards.

What you bring:

Experienced cook in healthcare with knowledge of NHS policies.

Catering qualifications and Level 2/3 Food Hygiene certificate.

Skilled in recipes, portion control, stock, and cleaning.

Reliable, flexible, good communicator, and deadline-driven.

Willing to work across community services and support service changes.

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

Ready 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 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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

Salary £12.36 + 24% weekends and unsocial hours per hour plus Sodexo Benefits