Hospital Chef: Create Nourishing Meals That Matter

Sodexo; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo at Wythenshawe Hospital is seeking a Chef to join the catering team. You’ll prepare, cook and present meals in a busy healthcare environment, ensuring quality, dietary compliance and safety throughout each service.

This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week across 4 days, with competitive hourly pay and a supportive, patient-focused team. You’ll contribute to patient meals that matter and help maintain high standards of food safety.

Qualifications

• A recognised Chef qualification and practical kitchen experience.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and relevant legislation.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• The confidence to organise resources effectively and support colleagues when required.
• A real passion for food and the ability to bring creativity and flair to the food you produce.
• A reliable, professional approach and the ability to work well within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with Sodexo and client standards.
• Help ensure meals are ready for service at the required times.
• Cater for special dietary requirements for patients, following the appropriate guidance and procedures.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Complete necessary food safety records and temperature checks.
• Follow agreed portion sizes and support effective portion control.
• Support menu planning, ordering and kitchen rotas where required.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Follow all relevant health, safety and infection prevention procedures within the hospital environment.
• Take responsibility during agreed weekend Chef duties, including acting as the key decision-maker when required.

Skills

Chef qualification

Food hygiene

Communication

Dietary requirements

Job description

Sodexo at Wythenshawe Hospital is seeking a Chef to join the catering team. You’ll prepare, cook and present meals in a busy healthcare environment, ensuring quality, dietary compliance and safety throughout each service.

This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week across 4 days, with competitive hourly pay and a supportive, patient-focused team. You’ll contribute to patient meals that matter and help maintain high standards of food safety.