Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Chef Manager, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. In this role, you'll oversee meal preparation, manage a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development, while making a positive impact on patient experiences. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to thrive in a vibrant environment where your contributions truly matter. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of something greater.

Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Health & Wellbeing App

Discounts on High Street Brands

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Full Training Provided

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Working

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and exceptional customer service.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and Food Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality meals daily.
• Manage the team to achieve service excellence and quality.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

HACCP Knowledge

Food Safety Practices

Education

706/1 & 706/2 Culinary Qualifications

RIPHH Certificate

IOSH Certificate

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days
• Holidays
• Location is CM15 8EH

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Job Introduction

Lead with flavour. Inspire through service.

As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8EH, you’ll take charge of planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals on a daily basis. You'll also support internal and external Sodexo catering events, ensuring everything meets the highest standards in line with client expectations and service level agreements. This is a role where your leadership, creativity, and passion for food truly make an impact. 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:

Order all provisions in line with Sodexo ordering policy using Recipe on Line; for non-food goods, use nominated Sodexo suppliers.

Ensure all kitchen and food service areas are kept clean and well-maintained; report any defaults to the client and helpdesk, ensuring the completion of outstanding issues.

Complete all Sodexo SMS paperwork, including temperatures, electrical checks, COSHH, HACCP, etc.

Pass all internal and external audits such as Safeguard, EHO, and Nuffield audits.

Manage the team to achieve desired results, driving service excellence and delivering quality.

Train all team members using Sodexo GREAT training cards, induction, Nuffield training, passport training, and competency observations.

Ensure weekly rotas are completed within the correct timeframe, and manage labor within budget agreements.

Complete daily and monthly billing.

Perform daily cashing up in accordance with Sodexo’s trading procedures.

Close accounts at agreed times.

Comply with any reasonable requests made by your line manager within the required timeframe.

Complete any reasonable requests from Nuffield within the required timeframe.

Handle HR issues in accordance with training.

Manage emails and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

Liaise with the hospital director and client’s team.

Work in line with IIP Gold standards and maintain site accreditation.

Manage grounds maintenance and window cleaning according to specifications and within the correct timeframe.

Provide client quotations and manage subcontractors if successful.

Manage the Costa account and ensure compliance.

What you bring:

• A genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service
• 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications, plus RIPHH and IOSH certificates
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Cook Chill Catering
  • HACCP principles
  • Level 2 Food Safety practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• A professional, respectful attitude and a positive approach to teamwork
• High personal standards for hygiene, appearance, and conduct

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!

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Created on 01/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom