Chef de Partie - Patient-Focused Hospital Kitchen

Sodexo Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free parking on site

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Nuffield Health Woking Hospital. You will manage a kitchen section, preparing quality meals to support patient wellbeing and dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will work a 5-day rota across weekends, with shifts that vary by weekday and weekend. The role includes uniform, free meals on shift and on-site parking as part of Sodexo benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability to prepare high-quality meals under pressure in a busy environment.
• Positive, team-focused approach with good communication and service skills.
• Understanding of dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements, or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to minimise food waste.
• Flexibility to work a rota including weekends and support the wider catering team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals for patients, staff and hospitality services following recipes and standards.
• Ensure on-time delivery while meeting dietary and allergen requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with regulations.
• Complete daily food safety records, temperature checks and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with stock checks, rotation of dates and kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide friendly, professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Collaborate with catering and ward teams and cover kitchen duties on weekends when required.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Customer service

Allergen knowledge

Attention to detail

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting a Chef de Partie for Nuffield Health Woking Hospital. You will manage a kitchen section, preparing quality meals to support patient wellbeing and dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will work a 5-day rota across weekends, with shifts that vary by weekday and weekend. The role includes uniform, free meals on shift and on-site parking as part of Sodexo benefits.