Hospital Chef: Patient-Focused Kitchen Leader

Sodexo Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Career development

Job summary

Combe Valley Hospital in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Chef to join Sodexo’s patient dining team. You will manage your own kitchen section, prepare high-quality meals, and ensure they meet standards to support patient wellbeing.

If you love fast-paced environments and teamwork, this role offers meaningful daily impact. We require NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of chef experience, with rotating shifts 7am–3pm, 9am–5pm, 12noon–8pm, and 37.5 hours per week, including

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience as a chef.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and quality standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development.
• Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, COSHH, and fire safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Health & safety

Menu development

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Combe Valley Hospital in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Chef to join Sodexo’s patient dining team. You will manage your own kitchen section, prepare high-quality meals, and ensure they meet standards to support patient wellbeing.

If you love fast-paced environments and teamwork, this role offers meaningful daily impact. We require NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of chef experience, with rotating shifts 7am–3pm, 9am–5pm, 12noon–8pm, and 37.5 hours per week, including